Kaushal Yadav
Kaushal Yadav | |
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| Native name | कौशल यादव |
| Born | 4 October 1969 Bhilai, then Madhya Pradesh Now Chhattisgarh, India |
| Died | 25 July 1999 (aged 29) Zulu Top of Mushkoh Valley, Kargil, India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1989–1999 |
| Rank | Naik Squad Commander |
| Service number | 13618411 |
| Unit | 9 PARA (SF) Parachute Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Kargil War |
| Awards | Vir Chakra |
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Naik Kaushal Yadav was squad commander in 9 Para. He fought in 1999 Kargil War between India and Pakistan.
He was awarded India's third highest gallantry award Vir Chakra posthumously.
Who was awarded the Vir Chakra (India's Third highest war time military Gallantry Award) for his courage and Valour during Operation Vijay in Kargil War. He was Squad Commander of 'BRAVO' team of 9 Para (Special Forces ) which was task to Capture Zulu Top.