Gajender Singh Bisht
Ashoka Chakra recipient (1972–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gajender Singh Bisht (1 July 1972 – 28 November 2008) was an NSG commando and Havildar (Sergeant) who was killed during the 2008 Mumbai attacks. His act of bravery was honored with the Ashoka Chakra award by the President of India on India's 60th Republic Day on 26 January 2009.[1]
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Gajender Singh Bisht | |
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Born | (1972-07-01)1 July 1972 Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
Died | 28 November 2008(2008-11-28) (aged 36) Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Allegiance | India |
Service/ | Indian Army |
Years of service | 1990–2008 |
Rank | Havildar |
Unit | 51 SAG, NSG 10 Para (Special Forces) |
Battles/wars | Operation Black Tornado |
Awards | Ashoka Chakra |
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