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List of 10 Kargil heroes India will always be proud of


Captain Vikram Batra (13 JAK Rifles)

Captain Vikram Batra

Awards : Param Vir Chakra, Posthumous

Vikram Batra's famous quote when he came home in the holidays said "Either I will come back after hoisting the tricolour (Indian flag), or I will come back wrapped in it, but I will be back for sure."


Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav (18 Grenadiers)

Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav

Awards : Param Vir Chakra

In an interview with DD National, Yogendra Singh Yadav said "A soldier is like a selfless lover. With this unconditional love, comes determination. And for this love for his nation, his regiment, and his fellow soldiers, a soldier doesn't think twice before risking his life."


Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey (1/11 Gorkha Rifles)

Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey

Awards : Param Vir Chakra, Posthumous

During his Service Selection Board (SSB) interview, he was questioned why he wanted to join the Army? He answered, "I want to win the Param Vir Chakra". And for his extreme courage and leadership, he was awarded Param Vir Chakra Posthumously.


Lieutenant Balwan Singh (18 Grenadiers)

Lieutenant Balwan Singh

Awards : Maha Vir Chakra


Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari (18 Grenadiers)

Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari

Awards : Maha Vir Chakra, Posthumous


Rifleman Sanjay Kumar (13 JAK Rif)

Rifleman Sanjay Kumar

Awards : Param Vir Chakra


Major Vivek Gupta (2 Rajputana Rifles)

Major Vivek Gupta

Awards : Maha Vir Chakra, Posthumous


Captain N Kenguruse (ASC, 2 RAJ RIF)

Captain N Kenguruse

Awards : Maha Vir Chakra, Posthumous


Lt. Keishing Clifford Nongrum (12 JAK LI)

Lt. Keishing Clifford Nongrum

Awards : Maha Vir Chakra, Posthumous


Naik Digendra Kumar (2 RAJ RIF)

Naik Digendra Kumar

Awards : Maha Vir Chakra