The Grenadiers
Motto : Sarvada Shaktishali (Ever Powerful)
The Grenadiers are an infantry regiment of the Indian Army. It has distinguished itself during the two world wars and also since the Independence of India. The regiment has won many battle honours and gallantry awards, with three Param Vir Chakra awardees in three different conflicts.
Param Vir Chakra Recipients
Motto : Sarvada Shaktishali (Ever Powerful)
The Grenadiers are an infantry regiment of the Indian Army. It has distinguished itself during the two world wars and also since the Independence of India. The regiment has won many battle honours and gallantry awards, with three Param Vir Chakra awardees in three different conflicts.
Param Vir Chakra Recipients
- Company Quarter Master Havildar Abdul Hamid, 4th Grenadiers - 1965.
- Major Hoshiar Singh, 3rd Grenadiers - 1971.
- Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav, 18th Grenadiers - 1999.
Battle Honours : Gurais, Assal Uttar, Jarpal and Chakra.
Honours & Awards : 3 Param Vir Chakras, 2 Ashok Chakras, 7 Maha Vir Chakras, 4 Kirti Chakras, 2 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, 2 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, 2 Uttam Yudh Seva Medals, 33 Vir Chakras, 16 Shaurya Chakras, 3 Yudh Seva Medals, 71 Sena Medals and 27 Vishisht Seva Medals.
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