Hanut Singh Age, Wiki and Bio

Hanut Singh

Quick Info

ProfessionArmy Officer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth06/07/1933
Age81 years (died on 10, Apr, 2015)
BirthplaceJasol, Rajasthan
Date of Death10/04/2015

Bio/Wiki

Nickname(s)Hunty

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolColonel Brown Cambridge School, Dehradun
College/UniversityIndian Military Academy, Dehradun

Personal Life

Zodiac signCancer
HometownRajpur, Madhya Pradesh
Date of Death10/04/2015
Place of DeathDehradun, Uttarakhand
Death CauseHanut Singh passed away during a meditation session at his home on 10 April 2015

Relationships & More

Marital Status (at the time of death)Unmarried

Family

FatherLieut Colonel Arjun Singh
MotherName Not Known

Career

Military Service
Service/BranchIndian Army
RankLieutenant General
Years of Service1952-1951
UnitThe Poona Horse
Wars/BattlesBattle of Basantar in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Param Vishisht Seva Medal
  • Maha Vir Chakra

Some Lesser Known Facts

Lieutenant General Hanut Singh served in the Indian Army and played a pivotal role in the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.
Hanut Singh came from a lineage of Rathore Rajputs renowned for their courage, patriotism, valor, and strong individualistic traits.
For his courageous acts during the Battle of Basantar in 1971, Hanut Singh was honored with the Maha Vir Chakra.
Throughout his life, Hanut Singh chose to remain single to focus entirely on his military career.
Known as the 'Saint Soldier,' Hanut Singh spent his free time immersed in spiritual readings and meditation.