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What is the brave act for which Jaswant Singh Rawat is remembered?
Answer: Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat, MVC (19 August 1941 – 17 November 1962) was an Indian Army soldier serving in the Garhwal Rifles who won the Maha Vir Chakra posthumously as a result of his actions during the battle of Nuranang in present-day Arunachal Pradesh, India, during the Sino-Indian War in 1962.
What is the rank of Jaswant Singh Rawat now?
Jaswant Singh Rawat
| Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat MVC | |
|---|---|
| Service/branch | Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1 |
| Rank | Rifleman |
| Unit | 4th Garhwal Rifles |
Is Jaswant Singh Rawat alive?
Deceased (1941–1962)
Jaswant Singh Rawat/Living or Deceased
Who killed Jaswant Singh Rawat?
After approaching within 12 meters from the MMG, Rfn Jaswant threw grenades at the bunker, killing a number of Chinese soldiers and capturing the MMG. Rfn Jaswant Singh took the MMG and began crawling back towards the Indian lines but was fatally hit by Chinese automatic fire when nearing safety.
What is the age of Jaswant Singh Rawat?
21 years (1941–1962)
Jaswant Singh Rawat/Age at death
How was Jaswant Honoured by the Indian government?
He was conferred the Outstanding Parliamentarian Award for the year 2001. On 19 August 2009, he was expelled from BJP after criticism over his remarks in his book which allegedly praised the founder of Pakistan in his book Jinnah – India, Partition, Independence.
Is 72 hours movie real story?
72 Hours: Martyr Who Never Died is a 2019 Indian biographical drama film directed by Avinash Dhyani. The story is based on the life and times of rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat, who fought against the encroaching Chinese army during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
Which is highest military award in India?
Param Vir Chakra
Param Vir Chakra — Highest-military award in India. Awarded for national bravery in the presence of the enemy.
Why Vir Chakra is given?
The Maha Vir Chakra is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy whether on land, at sea or in the air. The Vir Chakra is awarded for acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land or at sea or in the air.