Veer Surendra Sai was a prominent freedom fighter from Sambalpur, Odisha.
The Maha Vir Chakra is the highest military gallantry award in India.
Captain Vikram Batra was popularly remembered as the 'Shershah of Kargil'.
Young Somnath Sharma was inspired by the tales of the Panchatantra told by his grandfather.
Major Somnath Sharma was born in Dadh in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.
Major Somnath Sharma was awarded the Param Vir Chakra during his lifetime before his retirement.
The 4 Kumaon battalion was awarded the Battle Honour, Srinagar.
Brigade headquarters ordered Major Somnath Sharma to advance further into enemy territory.
Major Somnath Sharma was killed instantly when an enemy mortar shell exploded near his position.
Major Somnath Sharma was 24 years old when he laid down his life for the nation.
Major Somnath Sharma was the commander of the Punjab Regiment during the Battle of Badgam.
Pakistan launched Operation Gulmarg in 1947 to annex the Kashmir Valley.
The village of Badgam is located less than 5 kilometres away from the Srinagar airport.
Major Somnath Sharma's right hand was in plaster when he went into combat in Srinagar.
Major Somnath Sharma was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra in India.