Indian ArmySubedar & Hony Captain (Then Lance Naik)No: 22356
Karam Singh
1st Battalion, Sikh Regiment (1 SIKH) • 1 SIKH
Param Vir ChakraMilitary Medal
Martyrdom: 13 October 1948
Native Land: Bhallian, Barnala, Punjab
Operation / Campaign: 1947–1948 Indo-Pak War (Richhmar Gali / Tithwal)
Official Gallantry Citation
“Outstanding courage and steadfast refusal to yield ground under 8 consecutive enemy attacks at Richhmar Gali.”
Saga of Valor & Supreme Sacrifice
On 13 October 1948, the enemy launched eight heavy artillery-backed assaults to recapture Richhmar Gali. Lance Naik Karam Singh commanded an outpost. Heavily wounded and out of ammunition, he moved from bunker to bunker, tended to wounded comrades, and when the enemy closed in, fought hand-to-hand with bayonets, completely defeating the assault.
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