Umrao Singh
Umrao Singh Yadav (21 November 1920 – 15 January 2005) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was a non-commissioned officer in the Royal Artillery or the Royal Indian Artillery to be awarded the Victoria Cross during the Second World War, and the last survivor of only 40 Indian soldiers to be awarded the VC between 1912, when Indians first became eligible to be awarded the VC, to Indian independence in 1947.
Umrao Singh Yadav VC | |
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| Born | 21 November 1920 Palra, Haryana, India |
| Died | 15 January 2005 (aged 84) New Delhi, India |
| Allegiance | British India India |
| Service/ | British Indian Army Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1939–1970 |
| Rank | Hon. Captain (Subedar-Major) Indian Army |
| Unit | Royal Indian Artillery Regiment of Artillery |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Padma Bhushan |
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