Bachittar Singh (soldier)
Bachittar Singh | |
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Portrait of Hav Bachittar Singh | |
| Born | 10 January 1917 Lobo, Punjab, India |
| Died | 13 September 1948 (aged 31) Maharashtra, Naldurg, India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1934-1948 |
| Rank | Havildar |
| Service number | 13730 |
| Unit | 2 Sikh |
| Battles / wars | Operation Polo |
| Awards | Ashoka Chakra |
Havildar Bachittar Singh, AC (10 January 1917 - 13 September 1948) was a soldier in Indian Army who was posthumously awarded the highest peacetime military decoration Award "Ashoka Chakra", for conspicuous bravery, indomitable spirit and supreme sacrifice; becoming the first Indian to receive this gallantry award.