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Rai Singh Yadav
Rai Singh Yadav | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 March 1925[1] Kosli, Gurgaon district, Punjab Province, British India |
| Died | 23 March 2017 (aged 92) |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service |  Indian Army |
| Rank |  Brigadier |
| Unit | .svg){kind=small} The Grenadiers |
| Commands | |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards |  Maha Vir Chakra[3] |
| Relations | Rai Sahib Ganpat Singh (father) |
Brigadier Rai Singh Yadav, MVC (17 March 1925 – 23 March 2017) was an officer in the Indian Army notable for his participation in the Nathu La and Cho La clashes 1967. He displayed exemplary courage and leadership during the clashes, for which he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest military decoration. He is also known as the Tiger of Nathu La.
- ^ "Rai Yadav – undisputed Tiger of Nathu La". Tribune India. 18 August 2018.
- ^ "Rai Yadav – undisputed Tiger of Nathu La". Tribune India. 18 August 2018.
- ^ "LT COL RAI SINGH MAHA VIR CHAKRA". Gallantry Awards, Ministry of Defence, Govt of India website.
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