Havildar Bharat Sasmal hailed from Patospur village of Howrah district in West Bengal. He wanted to serve in the Armed Forces since his childhood and following his passion, he eventually joined the army after completing his school education. He was recruited into the 9 Mech
Lt Col Mahipal Singh Pilania hailed from Surehati Pilania village in the Mahendergarh district of Haryana. Son of Shri Ranjit Singh and Smt Janaki Devi, Lt Col Mahipal Singh got selected to join the Army after completing his education. He had the distinction of becoming
Havildar Heera Lal hailed from Bulandshahar in Uttar Pradesh and joined the army after completing his school education. He was recruited into the 9 Mech Inf battalion of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment, an infantry Regiment well known for its dauntless soldiers and numerous battle exploits.