Who was Yogendra?
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Who was Yogendra?
Yogendra Singh Yadav was born on 10 May 1980 in Village Aurangabad Ahir, Bulandshahr District, of Uttar Pradesh. His father Karan Singh Yadav served in the Kumaon Regiment, participating in the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pakistan wars. Yadav joined Indian Army at age 16 years and five months.
Where is Yogendra Yadav from?
Saharanwas, India
Yogendra Yadav/Place of birth
Is Yogendra Yadav married?
Madhulika Banerjee
Yogendra Yadav/Spouse
Who is father of Yogendra Yadav?
Devendra Singh
Yogendra Yadav/Fathers
Where is Yogendra Singh Yadav now?
He is currently posted in 18 Grenadiers Delhi. As per the family members, when Yogendra was martyred, it was announced posthumously to give him Param Vir Chakra. But in his place, Subedar Yogendra Singh Yadav was given the Param Vir Chakra.
Is Yogendra Singh Yadav still in army?
Subedar Major Yogendra Singh Yadav is a serving Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) in the Indian Army, who received the Param Vir Chakra, highest military decoration, for displaying exemplary courage during the Kargil War.
Is Yogendra Singh Yadav retired?
Major Yogendra Singh Yadav (PVC) Age, Wife, Biography, Family, Story & More
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Unit | The Grenadiers (18th Battalion) |
| Service No. | 2690572 |
| Wars/Battles | The 1999 Kargil War (The Battle of Tololing & The Battle of Tiger Hill) |
| Years of Service | 1997-Present |
What is original name of Yogendra Yadav?
His childhood name was Salim, which is commonly associated with people of the Muslim faith. It was changed to Yogendra when he was aged five because he was being mocked by children at school.
What is the age of Yogendra Yadav?
58 years (September 5, 1963)
Yogendra Yadav/Age
How many bullets does Yogendra Singh Yadav have?
The bunker was captured but only Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav survived with 15 bullet injuries, two hand-grenade wounds and an arm hanging from tendons and skin,” it added.
How many PVC are alive?
Subedar Major Bana Singh, Subedar Sanjay Kumar and Subedar Yogendra Singh Yadav, are the only living recipients of the award. This along with the *, indicates that the Param Vir Chakra was awarded posthumously.
Which party is Yogendra Yadav?
Swaraj India
Yogendra Yadav/Parties