Three Battlefield Heroes, One Honour .!
Param Vir Chakra has been bestowed upon only three living soldiers in the indian Army. These exceptional individuals, recognized for their extraordinary courage, are hailed as true heroes.
Grenadier Yogendra Yadav: Grenadier Yadav, a member of Grenadier Battalion 18, exhibited unmatched bravery during the Kargil war on July 4, 1999. Tasked with capturing three strategic bunkers on tiger Hill, situated at an altitude of 16,500 feet, he led a lethal commando platoon through treacherous terrain. Despite being shot in the waist and shoulder, Yadav pressed forward, climbing 60 feet to reach the top. Crawling to the bunkers, he launched a grenade assault on Pakistani soldiers, eliminating them. Despite sustaining 15 bullet wounds and injuries from two grenades, Yadav informed his commanding officer of the enemy's actions and guided his comrades. After spending 16 months in the hospital, he made a remarkable recovery, earning him the Param Vir Chakra.
Grenadier Yogendra Yadav: Grenadier Yadav, a member of Grenadier Battalion 18, exhibited unmatched bravery during the Kargil war on July 4, 1999. Tasked with capturing three strategic bunkers on tiger Hill, situated at an altitude of 16,500 feet, he led a lethal commando platoon through treacherous terrain. Despite being shot in the waist and shoulder, Yadav pressed forward, climbing 60 feet to reach the top. Crawling to the bunkers, he launched a grenade assault on Pakistani soldiers, eliminating them. Despite sustaining 15 bullet wounds and injuries from two grenades, Yadav informed his commanding officer of the enemy's actions and guided his comrades. After spending 16 months in the hospital, he made a remarkable recovery, earning him the Param Vir Chakra.