Sukhdev Singh (Subedar)
Sukhdev Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Died | October 9, 2020 KIA at LoC, Nowshera Sector, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | ?–2020 |
| Rank |  Subedar |
| Service number | JC–452643A |
| Unit | 16 Grenadiers |
| Awards | |
Subedar Sukhdev Singh, SM was a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) in the Indian Army. He served in the 16 Grenadiers battalion.[1] On 5th October 2021, he was killed in action during a cross-border firing at Nowshera Sector in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir.[2][3][4] He was posthumously awarded the Sena Medal. During his service, he also took part in the 1999 Kargil War.[5][6]
Biography[edit]
Early life[edit]
Sukhdev was born in Subedar Sukhdev Singh was born in Peoni village in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir. He joined the Army after finishing his schooling.[7]
Career[edit]
He joined the indian army as a Non Commissioned Officer (NCO). He was recruited in the Grenadiers’ 16th Battalion. Being deployed in the Kargil Sector, he also took part in the 1999 Kargil war. Later, following the promotions, he became JCO. In 2020, he was promoted from Naib Subedar to Subedar rank. He was Killed In Action (KIA) on 9 October 2020 during a cross-border firing with Pakistan along the LoC in Nowshera, Jammu and Kashmir.[8][9]
Sena Medal[edit]
He was given the Sena Medal on 15th August 2021 (75th Independence Day) for his bravery and leadership.[10][11]
References[edit]
- ^ "J-K LG pays tribute to soldier who lost life during cross border shelling". ANI News. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
- ^ "Junior Commissioned Officer killed in Pak firing along LoC". The Indian Express. 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
- ^ Quint, The (2020-10-06). "Army JCO Killed in Heavy Shelling by Pakistan Troops Along LoC". TheQuint. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
- ^ "JCO Sukhdev Singh's daughter expresses resolve to join Army to fulfill her father's dream". Deccan Herald. 2020-10-07. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
- ^ "Junior Commissioned Officer Killed In Shelling Along LoC: Army". outlookindia.com. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
- ^ "LOC ceasefire : जम्मू-कश्मीर नौशेरा में पाक की भारी गोलाबारी में सूबेदार सुखदेव सिंह शहीद". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2021-10-16.
- ^ "Sub Sukhdev Singh | Honourpoint". Retrieved 2021-10-16.
- ^ "Army man killed in Pakistan shelling along LoC in J&K's Rajouri". Hindustan Times. 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
- ^ "JCO Sukhdev Singh cremated with full military honours". Hindustan Times. 2020-10-07. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
- ^ "Independence Day 2021: Here's the list of 144 gallantry awards announced". Hindustan Times. 2021-08-15. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
- ^ "List of honours & awards approved by President Shri Ram Nath Kovind on the eve of Independence Day 2021". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-10-16.