Subedar Joginder Singh Wiki, Age, Weight, Height, Family

Subedar Joginder Singh Sahnan was an Indian Army soldier and recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. He was born on 26 September 1921 in Mahalakalan near Moga, Punjab. In 1936 he joined British Indian Army and was posted to the 1st Battalion of the Sikh regiment.

During the 1962 Sino-Indian War, he was commanding a platoon at Bumla. Though heavily outnumbered, he led his troops in the face of the enemy and fought until he was wounded and killed. Chinese troops were unable to complete their assignment.

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Subedar Joginder Singh Sahnan Biography, Family and More

Real Name Subedar Joginder Singh Sahnan
Nickname Not Known
Profession Indian Army (Rank Subedar)
Height not known
Weight now known
Hair Colour Black
Eye Colour black
Date of Birth 26-Sep-21
Date of Death 23-Oct-62
Birth Place Moga, Punjab, India
Nationality Indian
Zodiac sign/Sun sign Not Known
Hometown Moga, Punjab, India
School Primary School, Village Nathu Ala

Middle School, Village Daroli

College Not Known
Educational Qualification Not Known
Father Sher Singh Sahnan
Mother Bibi Krishan Kaur
Sister Not Known
Brother Not Known
Marital Status Married
Spouse/Partner/Affair Bibi Gurdyal Kaur
Children Kulwant Kaur
Awards Param Vir Chakra
Battle Second World War

Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

Sino-Indian War

Unit 1st Battalion, Sikh Regiment
Religion Sikh
  • He can not complete his education due to financial problems.
  • Subedar Joginder Singh was recruited into the 1st Sikh Battalion in September 1936.
  • After Joining Army he completed his study and passed his army education exam.
  • He was then appointed as a Unit Education Instructor.
  • The Shipping Corporation of India named a container in his name to revere the supreme sacrifice this soldier made for his country.
  • In Chinese custody, Subedar Joginder Singh didn’t allow Chinese doctors to amputate his legs which had gangrene thinking it would ruin his chances of promotion in the Army.
  • A memorial statue of Subedar Singh has been built in District collector’s office in Moga to remember him by.
  • Gippy Grewal a famous Punjabi actor is now making a biopic in Punjabi on Subedar Joginder Singh.

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