J.B.S. Yadava

Lieutenant General Jay Bhagwan Singh Yadava (abbreviated as J.B.S.Yadava)^[1](PVSM, AVSM, Vir Chakra, VSM)^[2] is a retired General of the Indian Army.

Lieutenant General Jay Bhagwan Singh Yadava PVSM, AVSM, VrC, VSM
Born	Acheena Village Mahendragarh, Haryana, India
Allegiance	India
Service / branch	Indian Army
Years of service	1964-2005
Rank	Lieutenant General
Service number	IC-16095
Unit	11 Gorkha Rifles
Commands	Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (India) XVI Corps Rashtriya Rifles
Battles / wars	Indo-Pakistan War of 1965 Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 Operation Rakshak Punjab
Awards	Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vir Chakra Vishisht Seva Medal

Life

Yadava was commissioned into the 11th Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1964. He participated in the wars of 1965 and 1971.^[3] He was awarded the Vir Chakra for his bravery for his significant contribution in the Bangladesh Liberation War.^[4] From 1992 to 1994, he commanded the Rastriya Rifles against militancy in the state.^[5] He has also been the Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (India) from September 2002 to February 2005.^[6][7]

References

1. "Bangladesh Marks 1971 War Victory, Honours Indian Soldiers". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
2. "The Official Home Page of the Indian Army". www.indianarmy.nic.in. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
3. "1971 India-Pakistan War: लेफ्टिनेंट जनरल जेबीएस यादव ने सियालकोट में घुसकर पाकिस्तान सेना के छुड़ाए थे छक्के". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2023-03-01.
4. "Gallantry Awards | Ministry of Defence, Government of India". gallantryawards.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
5. "Force strength to be raised in J&K: Gen Yadava". The Times of India. 2003-04-16. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
6. "Chaki, Yadav take over as deputy chiefs of Army staff". The Times of India. 2002-09-01. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
7. "Lt Gen M Puri takes over as Dy Chief of Army Staff". Zee News. 2005-02-28. Retrieved 2023-04-21.