Mohammad Usman
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Brigadier Mohammad Usman MVC (15 July 1912 – 3 July 1948)[1] was the highest ranking officer of the Indian Army killed in action during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. As a Muslim, Usman became a symbol of India's inclusive secularism.[2] At the time of the partition of India he with many other Muslim officers declined to move to the Pakistan Army due to the illegal occupation & riots and continued to serve with the Indian Army.[3] He was martyred in July 1948 while fighting Pakistani soldiers and militia in Jammu and Kashmir.[3] He was later awarded the second highest Indian military decoration for gallantry in the face of enemy, the Maha Vir Chakra.[4][5]
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Born | (1912-07-15)15 July 1912 Bibipur (now Mau district), United Provinces, British India |
Died | (1948-07-03)3 July 1948 (aged 35) Nowshera, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
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Years of service | 1934–1948 |
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Unit | ![]() Dogra Regiment |
Commands held | 50 Para Brigade 77 Para Brigade 14/10 Baluch |
Battles/wars | Mohmand campaign of 1935 World War II Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 |
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