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Today marks 5yrs since I saw this in the paper while having my morning coffee &posted on Twitter.
Thus began of one of my most precious threads, even though I managed to break the continuity a few times.
However, I'm breaking &restarting the thread again 2day.
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Today marks 5yrs since I saw this in the paper while having my morning coffee &posted on Twitter.
Thus began of one of my most precious threads, even though I managed to break the continuity a few times.
However, I'm breaking &restarting the thread again 2day.
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.. since the thread continuing unbroken becomes a bit too large for Twitter to handle, as has handled before when the longest unbroken phase was approx 2.5 years.
Thanks to The Indian Express & their free of cost 'Salute the Soldier', irrespective of space ..
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.. since the thread continuing unbroken becomes a bit too large for Twitter to handle, as has handled before when the longest unbroken phase was approx 2.5 years.
Thanks to The Indian Express & their free of cost 'Salute the Soldier', irrespective of space ..
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.. it eats up on the newsprint, the stories and faces of a small percentage of the nation's martyrs are chronicled. A lot will be repeated this year again, some won't be, and yet thousands will remain unsung & unwept.
Glad they lived amidst us.
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.. it eats up on the newsprint, the stories and faces of a small percentage of the nation's martyrs are chronicled. A lot will be repeated this year again, some won't be, and yet thousands will remain unsung & unwept.
Glad they lived amidst us.
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It's been a humbling journey indeed, chronicling their stories out here.
I don't know how long I will be able to carry on, but God has been kind thus far. Let's hope it continues for as long as it can.
God Bless their souls.
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It's been a humbling journey indeed, chronicling their stories out here.
I don't know how long I will be able to carry on, but God has been kind thus far. Let's hope it continues for as long as it can.
God Bless their souls.
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Now coming to the story of the young officer whose obit triggered this thread - Lieutenant Triveni Singh, Ashok Chakra (Posthumous).
Lt Triveni hailed from Pathankot, his father too a retired army officer.
Young Triveni was a martial arts expert who had ..
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Now coming to the story of the young officer whose obit triggered this thread - Lieutenant Triveni Singh, Ashok Chakra (Posthumous).
Lt Triveni hailed from Pathankot, his father too a retired army officer.
Young Triveni was a martial arts expert who had ..
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.. won numerous awards at National level during his student days.
After graduation, he joined the Indian Military Academy & got commissioned into Fifth Battalion The Jammu And Kashmir Light Infantry in December 2001, just short of Operation Parakram.
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.. won numerous awards at National level during his student days.
After graduation, he joined the Indian Military Academy & got commissioned into Fifth Battalion The Jammu And Kashmir Light Infantry in December 2001, just short of Operation Parakram.
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His moment of glory would come soon thereafter, on the evening of 02 Jan 2004, when his unit was posted in Jammu.
He received a message that two heavily armed terrorists had attacked the Jammu Railway Station and was ordered to rush there with the unit's ..
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His moment of glory would come soon thereafter, on the evening of 02 Jan 2004, when his unit was posted in Jammu.
He received a message that two heavily armed terrorists had attacked the Jammu Railway Station and was ordered to rush there with the unit's ..
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.. Quick Reaction Team.
By the time he reached there, the Pakis had already killed seven innocent citizens.
Not wasting a moment, he deployed his men to cordon off the station and in a swift move, dispatched the first Paki before he could realize that the ..
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.. Quick Reaction Team.
By the time he reached there, the Pakis had already killed seven innocent citizens.
Not wasting a moment, he deployed his men to cordon off the station and in a swift move, dispatched the first Paki before he could realize that the ..
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.. Indian Army was there.
The second terrorist was quickly sighted, firing at civilians and own boys from an overbridge.
Triveni quickly gave chase and forced the terrorist to change his position.
However, this brought the terrorist close to the parcel room ..
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.. Indian Army was there.
The second terrorist was quickly sighted, firing at civilians and own boys from an overbridge.
Triveni quickly gave chase and forced the terrorist to change his position.
However, this brought the terrorist close to the parcel room ..
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.. where a large number of civilians had taken refuge.
Realizing the gravity of the situation and seeking to avoid collateral damage, Triveni held his fire and quickened his pace and grabbed the second terrorist, wrestling him to the ground and dispatching ..
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.. where a large number of civilians had taken refuge.
Realizing the gravity of the situation and seeking to avoid collateral damage, Triveni held his fire and quickened his pace and grabbed the second terrorist, wrestling him to the ground and dispatching ..
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..him to his maker as well.
But in the process, this young lad from the land of brave Dogra warriors, received a fatal burst & breathed his last soon thereafter.
For his conspicuous gallantry & supreme sacrifice, Lt Triveni Singh was awarded the Ashok Chakra
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..him to his maker as well.
But in the process, this young lad from the land of brave Dogra warriors, received a fatal burst & breathed his last soon thereafter.
For his conspicuous gallantry & supreme sacrifice, Lt Triveni Singh was awarded the Ashok Chakra
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This one from 5 Rashtriya Rifles (Jat) made the supreme sacrifice fighting Pak sponsored terror this day.
This one from 5 Rashtriya Rifles (Jat) made the supreme sacrifice fighting Pak sponsored terror this day.
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A commonwealth award-winning shooter - Subedar Major Fateh Singh of DSC.
Martyred this day in 2016 in the attack on the Pathankot airbase.
A commonwealth award-winning shooter - Subedar Major Fateh Singh of DSC.
Martyred this day in 2016 in the attack on the Pathankot airbase.
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Hav Kulwant Singh, DSC
Also martyred guarding critical national assets at the Pathankot Airbase, four years ago
Hav Kulwant Singh, DSC
Also martyred guarding critical national assets at the Pathankot Airbase, four years ago
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Hav Sanjeevan Singh Rana, DSC
Took 5 bullets to his chest fighting Packee scum in the Pathankot Airbase attack
Hav Sanjeevan Singh Rana, DSC
Took 5 bullets to his chest fighting Packee scum in the Pathankot Airbase attack
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Cpl Gursewak, Garud Commando
Married just over a month ago. Also martyred in the Pathankot Airbase attack this day four years ago
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Cpl Gursewak, Garud Commando
Married just over a month ago. Also martyred in the Pathankot Airbase attack this day four years ago
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Martyrs of Third Battalion The Eleventh Gorkha Rifles.
Yesterday was their 71st Raising Day
Martyrs of Third Battalion The Eleventh Gorkha Rifles.
Yesterday was their 71st Raising Day
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01 Jan 2019
Yet another young man who made the supreme sacrifice for you and me.
Yesterday was his first martyrdom anniversary as well.
God bless his soul.
01 Jan 2019
Yet another young man who made the supreme sacrifice for you and me.
Yesterday was his first martyrdom anniversary as well.
God bless his soul.
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01 Jan
Sub Rakesh Singh, 39 Rashtriya Rifles (Grenadiers).
Fell in the Valley fighting scum from across, 11 years ago
01 Jan
Sub Rakesh Singh, 39 Rashtriya Rifles (Grenadiers).
Fell in the Valley fighting scum from across, 11 years ago
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01 Jan
This 'Grinder' from 39 RR also fell fighting for the Nation with Sub Rakesh Singh in the accursed Valley 11 years ago
01 Jan
This 'Grinder' from 39 RR also fell fighting for the Nation with Sub Rakesh Singh in the accursed Valley 11 years ago
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Lt Col Niranjan Kumar, NSG
Martyred in the Pathankot Airbase attack four years ago.
Remember him, anyone?
Lt Col Niranjan Kumar, NSG
Martyred in the Pathankot Airbase attack four years ago.
Remember him, anyone?
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Today marks 12 years since these two made the supreme sacrifice in furtherance of national aims in faraway lands.
#LestWeForget
Today marks 12 years since these two made the supreme sacrifice in furtherance of national aims in faraway lands.
#LestWeForget
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Head Constable PS Hazra, BSF.
Martyred in unprovoked firing from across the international border in Samba this day two years ago.
Head Constable PS Hazra, BSF.
Martyred in unprovoked firing from across the international border in Samba this day two years ago.
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Siachen: Not only world's highest battlefield, but those days amongst the most active too
Siachen: Not only world's highest battlefield, but those days amongst the most active too
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Gunner Jarnail Singh, 26 AD Regiment
Fell to an enemy shell 17 yrs ago, just before the so called LC Ceasefire came into effect
Gunner Jarnail Singh, 26 AD Regiment
Fell to an enemy shell 17 yrs ago, just before the so called LC Ceasefire came into effect
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Maj RK Laul, Shaurya Chakra (Posth)
Martyred in the accursed 'Jannat' this day, 24 years ago.
#LestWeForget
Maj RK Laul, Shaurya Chakra (Posth)
Martyred in the accursed 'Jannat' this day, 24 years ago.
#LestWeForget
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L/Hav Parminder Singh, 4 Sikh.
Fell in the accursed Valley this day, two decades ago
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L/Hav Parminder Singh, 4 Sikh.
Fell in the accursed Valley this day, two decades ago
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Martyred this day in Samba, during early days of Op Parakram when war was still a possibility.
Martyred this day in Samba, during early days of Op Parakram when war was still a possibility.
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Soldiering in peace is no cakewalk either, especially since it entails training for war.
This one died during such a training event 24 years ago.
Apparently, he was a medal winning pistol shooter.
#LestWeForget
Soldiering in peace is no cakewalk either, especially since it entails training for war.
This one died during such a training event 24 years ago.
Apparently, he was a medal winning pistol shooter.
#LestWeForget
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Just look at the photo -This boy would've been barely 20yrs old when he made the supreme sacrifice.
God Bless his likes ..
Just look at the photo -This boy would've been barely 20yrs old when he made the supreme sacrifice.
God Bless his likes ..
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L/HAV Hav Dhan Bahadur Thapa, 4/3 Gorkha Rfiles, martyred this day 31 years ago
Still remembered
L/HAV Hav Dhan Bahadur Thapa, 4/3 Gorkha Rfiles, martyred this day 31 years ago
Still remembered
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Martyrs of 4/3 Gorkha Rifles, men who fell fighting terror in Manipur
#LestWeForget
Martyrs of 4/3 Gorkha Rifles, men who fell fighting terror in Manipur
#LestWeForget
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Sep Kashmir Singh, 10 SIKH. Died this day, fighting to ensure that the Kashmir he was named after, lives on in the Union of India.
Sep Kashmir Singh, 10 SIKH. Died this day, fighting to ensure that the Kashmir he was named after, lives on in the Union of India.
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Capt Shreyans Kumar Gandhi, Sena Medal (P), 53 Engineer Regiment
Martyred this day in 2003 in the closing stages of Op Parakram
Capt Shreyans Kumar Gandhi, Sena Medal (P), 53 Engineer Regiment
Martyred this day in 2003 in the closing stages of Op Parakram
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Here's his story. It wasn't a momentary dash, but sustained gallantry over a long period of time.
Do read. A good man, a huge loss.
Would have been a Colonel by now, probably commanding his Regiment, had he chosen personal safety.
uniindia.com/op-parakram-ma…
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Here's his story. It wasn't a momentary dash, but sustained gallantry over a long period of time.
Do read. A good man, a huge loss.
Would have been a Colonel by now, probably commanding his Regiment, had he chosen personal safety.
uniindia.com/op-parakram-ma…
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A beautiful short video on Capt Shreyans Kumar Gandhi, Sena Medal (Posth)
youtube.com/watch?v=INItwg…
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A beautiful short video on Capt Shreyans Kumar Gandhi, Sena Medal (Posth)
youtube.com/watch?v=INItwg…
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Seven years since the beheadings of the RajRif boys near Poonch.
What do we have to show for it?
Seven years since the beheadings of the RajRif boys near Poonch.
What do we have to show for it?
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Maj MMS Bajaj, Shaurya Chakra (Posthumous), 1/11 Gorkha Rifles.
Martyred fighting insurgency in Naga Hills this day 51 years ago.
Yes, FIFTY ONE YEARS AGO.
Let that sink in a bit.
Maj MMS Bajaj, Shaurya Chakra (Posthumous), 1/11 Gorkha Rifles.
Martyred fighting insurgency in Naga Hills this day 51 years ago.
Yes, FIFTY ONE YEARS AGO.
Let that sink in a bit.
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Brigadier Kapil Mohan (Retd), the man who created the legendary Old Monk Rum.
Second death anniversary today.
Brigadier Kapil Mohan (Retd), the man who created the legendary Old Monk Rum.
Second death anniversary today.
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Fifth martyrdom anniversary of this one today.
Fell fighting red terror in Dantewada
Fifth martyrdom anniversary of this one today.
Fell fighting red terror in Dantewada
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The three GREF boys martyred in Akhnoor three years ago
The three GREF boys martyred in Akhnoor three years ago
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08 Jan
These two were martyred fighting Red terrorists in Odisha, three years ago
#LestWeForget
08 Jan
These two were martyred fighting Red terrorists in Odisha, three years ago
#LestWeForget
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5th martyrdom anniversary of this Chhattisgarh policeman, felled by Maoists in Narayanpur in 2015
5th martyrdom anniversary of this Chhattisgarh policeman, felled by Maoists in Narayanpur in 2015
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Gunner Santosh Borade, 323 Field Regiment.
Fell at the peak of his youth this day nine years ago
Gunner Santosh Borade, 323 Field Regiment.
Fell at the peak of his youth this day nine years ago
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These five from 9 Maratha LI were martyred in Uri, while defending the Nation's borders
#LestWeForget
These five from 9 Maratha LI were martyred in Uri, while defending the Nation's borders
#LestWeForget
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Hav Mohan Lal, 39 RR(Grenadiers)
On verge of being forgotten.
This obit was last published in 2012
Hav Mohan Lal, 39 RR(Grenadiers)
On verge of being forgotten.
This obit was last published in 2012
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Lal Bahadur Shastri - The 'Little Big Man' of India
Perfect leader in a trying time
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Lal Bahadur Shastri - The 'Little Big Man' of India
Perfect leader in a trying time
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Triumph & tragedy at Tashkent shar.es/jEVXN
"The news of Shastri's death caused much joy in #Pakistani camp"
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Triumph & tragedy at Tashkent shar.es/jEVXN
"The news of Shastri's death caused much joy in #Pakistani camp"
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Martyrs of 2/11 GR (Shingo).
Remembered on the joyous occasion of the Paltan's Raising Day
Martyrs of 2/11 GR (Shingo).
Remembered on the joyous occasion of the Paltan's Raising Day
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Maj Anurag Srivastava, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 2 Mech Inf (1 JAT).
Earned martyrdom, and immortality, this day 24 yrs ago
Maj Anurag Srivastava, Shaurya Chakra (Posth), 2 Mech Inf (1 JAT).
Earned martyrdom, and immortality, this day 24 yrs ago
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Wonder how many of us have even heard about this and many more such incidents post independence ..
Wonder how many of us have even heard about this and many more such incidents post independence ..
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Bravehearts who gave their lives this day in 1999 in the unfortunate Crash of ASP platform
Test pilots: Sqn Ldrs Venkataraman, Seshu, Bhatnagar, Ravi
LRDE scientists: Narasimha Sharma, Immanuel Jayakumar.
Scientists of CABS: Mr P. Elango and K.P. Shaju
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Bravehearts who gave their lives this day in 1999 in the unfortunate Crash of ASP platform
Test pilots: Sqn Ldrs Venkataraman, Seshu, Bhatnagar, Ravi
LRDE scientists: Narasimha Sharma, Immanuel Jayakumar.
Scientists of CABS: Mr P. Elango and K.P. Shaju
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Critical national assets - each and every one of them.
A loss that sent the programme into cold storage, forcing costly imports in lieu.
The story of these men and the project they gave up their lives for.
Worth a read
indiatoday.in/magazine/defen…
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Critical national assets - each and every one of them.
A loss that sent the programme into cold storage, forcing costly imports in lieu.
The story of these men and the project they gave up their lives for.
Worth a read
indiatoday.in/magazine/defen…
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Maj SV Nair, 2nd Battalion The 1st Gorkha Rifles.
Martyred this day last year in a IED blast while patrolling close to the LoC in Naushera Sect.
First martyrdom anniversary of this Bir Gorkhali today.
Do spare a few moments to pray for him, if you can.
Maj SV Nair, 2nd Battalion The 1st Gorkha Rifles.
Martyred this day last year in a IED blast while patrolling close to the LoC in Naushera Sect.
First martyrdom anniversary of this Bir Gorkhali today.
Do spare a few moments to pray for him, if you can.
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Take a good look at this young lad
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He is Rifleman Jiwan Gurung from Darjeeling.
He gave up his life for you and me this day last yr, alongwith Maj SV Nair above.
He was 24 years old.
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Let that sink in
May God bless this young warrior's soul
Take a good look at this young lad
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He is Rifleman Jiwan Gurung from Darjeeling.
He gave up his life for you and me this day last yr, alongwith Maj SV Nair above.
He was 24 years old.
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Let that sink in
May God bless this young warrior's soul
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In 1991, Kashmir was joined to the Union with a very thin thread
Men like these ensured it stayed on
In 1991, Kashmir was joined to the Union with a very thin thread
Men like these ensured it stayed on
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Jat Balwan.
Fell 34 years ago, fighting Pakis somewhere in J&K.
Earned a Sena Medal before he fell
Jat Balwan.
Fell 34 years ago, fighting Pakis somewhere in J&K.
Earned a Sena Medal before he fell
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'Master Da' Surya Sen. Hanged by the Empire today in 1934, betrayed by one of his own
#LestWeForget
'Master Da' Surya Sen. Hanged by the Empire today in 1934, betrayed by one of his own
#LestWeForget
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Hav Dayal Singh, Shaurya Chakra (P), 8 Garhwal Rifles
Went down in a blaze of glory in 2010, taking 3 terrorists
Hav Dayal Singh, Shaurya Chakra (P), 8 Garhwal Rifles
Went down in a blaze of glory in 2010, taking 3 terrorists
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Gen JFR Jacob, amongst the principal liberators of Bangladesh who subsequently went on as the Eastern Army Commander, thus commanding the largest army that a Jewish General had ever commanded.
Passed away this day in 2016, aged 93.
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Gen JFR Jacob, amongst the principal liberators of Bangladesh who subsequently went on as the Eastern Army Commander, thus commanding the largest army that a Jewish General had ever commanded.
Passed away this day in 2016, aged 93.
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2016: For final journey of Lt Gen Jack Farj Rafael Jacob, a cherished artillery officer, the army readied, what else, but a 25 Pounder gun!
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2016: For final journey of Lt Gen Jack Farj Rafael Jacob, a cherished artillery officer, the army readied, what else, but a 25 Pounder gun!
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Being childless & having no known blood relatives, Jewish prayers for General Jacob were recited by Israel's military attaché to India.
Subsequently, in 2019, Israel honoured the 1971 war hero Lt Gen JFR Jacob with a plaque on Ammunition Hill Wall of Honour.
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Being childless & having no known blood relatives, Jewish prayers for General Jacob were recited by Israel's military attaché to India.
Subsequently, in 2019, Israel honoured the 1971 war hero Lt Gen JFR Jacob with a plaque on Ammunition Hill Wall of Honour.
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The Khalsas that were martyred this day in 1849 in Battle of Chillianwala, in 2nd Anglo Sikh War
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of…
The Khalsas that were martyred this day in 1849 in Battle of Chillianwala, in 2nd Anglo Sikh War
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of…
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For London, Chillianwala (1849) was a much rather brutal and too severe a blow than at Balaclava, Crimea
Photo: A memorial erected near the battlefield in memory of those that fell, from both armies
For London, Chillianwala (1849) was a much rather brutal and too severe a blow than at Balaclava, Crimea
Photo: A memorial erected near the battlefield in memory of those that fell, from both armies
