Yogendra Singh Yadav

Subedar Major and Honorary Captain

Yogendra Singh Yadav

PVC
Subedar Major and Honorary Captain; Yogendra Singh Yadav; PVC
Born	10 May 1980; Bulandshahr District, Uttar Pradesh. India
Allegiance	India
Service/branch	Indian Army
Years of service	1996-2021
Rank	Subedar Major ; Honorary Captain
Unit	18th Grenadiers
Battles/wars	Kargil War Operation Vijay (1999); Battle of Tiger Hill; Battle of Tololing;
Awards	Param Vir Chakra; Yash Bharati
Alma mater	Government High School, Aurangabad Ahir, Bulandshahar

Subedar Major and Honorary Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav PVC (born 10 May 1980) is a retired Indian military officer, who was awarded India's highest military award, the Param Vir Chakra, for his actions during the Kargil War. He is the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra to date, having received it at the age of 19.

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