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Bio/Wiki
| Profession | Army official |
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| Famous for | Receiving Param Vir Chakra (India's highest military decoration) for his distinguished act of bravery during the 1999 Kargil War |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | He studied at a government school in his village, Aurangabad Ahir |
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| Educational Qualification | Class 10 |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 05/05/1999 |
| Caste | Ahir |
Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Reena Yadav | ||||
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Career
| Military Service |
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| Awards, Honours, Achievements | Param Vir Chakra |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Subedar Major Yogendra Singh Yadav is a Junior Commissioned Officer in the Indian Army who received the Param Vir Chakra for exceptional bravery in the Kargil War. He survived 12 bullets and played a crucial role in capturing Tiger Hill. | |
| 2. Yogendra, son of a retired Indian Army soldier, was inspired by stories of brave soldiers. His brother's induction into the Armed Forces motivated him to join as well. | |
| 3. Despite his mother's wishes for him to pursue a different career, Yogendra's determination led him to clear the Armed Forces exam on his first attempt. | |
| 4. Yogendra joined the Indian Military Academy in 1996 and graduated at the age of 16, becoming a Sainik in the Indian Army. | |
| 5. Married for only 15 days, he reported for duty during the Kargil War with 2.5 years of experience. | |
| 6. Yogendra's battalion captured Tololing Top, where many soldiers lost their lives, including two officers and two JCOs. | |
| 7. Part of the Ghatak Platoon, he led the assault on Tiger Hill and sustained multiple bullet injuries during combat. | |
| 8. Despite being shot 12 times, including once in the heart, Yogendra's bravery led to the capture of Tiger Hill. | |
| 9. Initially announced posthumously, Yogendra received the Param Vir Chakra after it was discovered that he survived. | |
| 10. Yogendra is one of three living recipients of the Param Vir Chakra, alongside Bana Singh and Sanjay Kumar. | |
| 11. His valor and gallantry during the War made him a symbol of bravery under extreme conditions. | |
| 12. In January 2021, Yogendra Singh Yadav appeared on a special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati with Subedar Sanjay Kumar, another Param Vir Chakra recipient. |