The occasion honoured the valour of Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat( Maha Vir Chakra), and his comrades, who displayed extraordinary bravery during the Sino-Indian War, a defence spokesperson said.
This fierce engagement showcased the heroics of the 4 Garhwal Rifles, particularly Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat (Mahavir Chakra, Posthumous), who single-handedly stalled enemy forces for 72 hours.
On their way, they will pay homage to legendary Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat of 4 Garhwal Rifles, who fought against China’s ...