Subedar and Honorary Captain Karam Singh was a distinguished military figure in the Indian Army. He is renowned for his bravery and exceptional service during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947-48, also known as the First Kashmir War.
Subedar Karam Singh played a crucial role in the Battle of Tithwal, which took place in the Kashmir region. His unit, the Sikh Regiment, was tasked with defending the strategic town of Tithwal against Pakistani forces. During the battle, Subedar Karam Singh displayed exceptional leadership and courage. He led his men with great determination, even after being wounded multiple times.
For his extraordinary valor and leadership, Subedar Karam Singh was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration, on October 26, 1948. The Param Vir Chakra is awarded for acts of bravery in the face of the enemy.
The citation for Subedar Karam Singh's Param Vir Chakra reads: "Subedar Karam Singh was in command of the forward section of a company at Tithwal. This area was subjected to heavy and prolonged enemy shelling and mortaring. But Subedar Karam Singh moved from trench to trench, encouraging his men, directing their fire and firing along with them. In the face of determined enemy attacks, he moved from section to section exposing himself to the full fury of enemy fire and by his great example and leadership infused enthusiasm and determination into his men. Under his able command, the section repulsed all attacks."
Subedar Karam Singh's gallantry and dedication to duty have made him an inspirational figure in the history of the Indian Army.
Subedar and Honorary Captain Karam Singh was born on 15 September 1915, in Barnala, Punjab, British India. He passed away on 20 January 1993.
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