Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Battle of Basantar (1971 Indo-Pakistan War) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Jat Heroes Memorial High School, Rohtak |
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| Educational Qualification | After completing his matriculation and first year of graduation, he joined the Army as a Jawan. He was later selected for the Officer's course and joined the Army Cadet College at IMA |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
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| Hometown | Sisana village, Sonipat district, Haryana |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Jat |
| Address | 42, Krishna Colony, Khati Pura Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan -302012, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||||
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Career
| Service/Branch | Indian Army |
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| Rank | Colonel (at the time of retirement) |
| Service Years | 30 June 1963 - May 1988 |
| Unit | 3rd Battalion of the Grenadiers Regiment |
| Service Number | IC-14608 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his courage in the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War. | |
| He passed away on 6 December 1998, succumbing to a heart attack. | |
| In his youth, Hoshiar Singh Dahiya excelled academically. | |
| Starting as a Sepoy, he later rose to the rank of an officer in the Indian Army. | |
| During the 1965 conflict with Pakistan, he gathered vital intelligence from enemy territories. | |
| In the 1971 war, he led his company in capturing Jarpal despite strong opposition. | |
| Despite sustaining serious injuries, he successfully fought off several Pakistani counterattacks. | |
| Notably, Major Dahiya disliked wearing a combat helmet during battles. | |
| Aside from his military prowess, he was a skilled volleyball player. | |
| Several dignitaries, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, have honored his family. |
