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Find some information about Indian soldiers who bravely fought in the India-Pakistan war of 1965. - History and Political Science

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Find some information about Indian soldiers who bravely fought in the India-Pakistan war of 1965.

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The list of Soldiers who showed strong valour is mentioned below.

  1. Company Quarter Master Havildar Abdul Hamid: Also called the Tank Destroyer. He got martyrdom and was awarded the Param Vir Chakra. He destroyed the enemy tanks without caring for their personal safety and inspired his comrades to fight and halt the enemy’s progress.
  2. Lieutenant-Colonel Ardeshir Burzorji Tarapore: Poona Horse Regiment was under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Tarapore. They were assigned the task of capturing Phillora in the Sialkot Sector in Pakistan. He resisted the enemy’s charge, and gallantly attacked Phillora. He got wounded but refused to be evacuated. He got martyrdom and was awarded the Param Vir Chakra.
  3. Gen J.N. Chaudhuri was Chief of the Army Staff: AM Arjan Singh was Chief of the Air Staff and Adm Bhaskar Soman was Chief of the Naval Staff
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Events in India in the 1960s
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