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:''For Sikh historian (1884–1930), see Karam Singh'' Subedar and Honorary Captain〔http://twdi.in/node/493〕 Karam Singh PVC, MM (15 September 1915 – 20 January 1993), a Sikh, was born in Barnala, Punjab. He was an Indian military war hero who was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest wartime military award, in 1948. Singh retired from the Indian Army as Honorary Captain. He was survived by his wife Gurdial Kaur, who died on 19 June 2010. He was the first non-posthumous and first Sikh PVC awardee. He received the award from the first president of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad. He, along with four others, were selected by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister to hoist the national flag after Independence on 15 August 1947. == Military career == He was enrolled in the 1st battalion of Sikh Regiment on 15 September 1941. Karam Singh fought for India in World War II and was awarded the Military Medal on 14 March 1944.〔 Singh earned his Param Vir Chakra in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. In the war, India and Pakistan fought battles for control of the Tithwal sector. India captured Tithwal on 23 May 1948, but subsequently lost hold of the position because of strong Pakistani counter-attacks. Between May and October 1948, the two forces engaged in multiple battles over Tithwal. Company Havildar Major Piru Singh Shekhawat showed extreme bravery in a battle near the River Krishnaganga between 17 and 18 July 1948 and was awarded the Param Vir Chakra. In October 1948, Pakistan troops launched an attack with the objective of capturing Richhmar Gali to the south of Tithwal and occupying Nastachur Pass to the east of Tithwalu. Singh was commanding a forward outpost in the Richhmar Gali area. During the initial attacks, all the bunkers in the platoon area were destroyed by heavy enemy shelling. Communications with his commander was also cut off, hence Karam Singh was unable to update his situation or ask for reinforcements. Although wounded, he brought back two injured comrades to the frontline with the help of another man to the main company position and defended Richhmar Gali. Twice wounded by the fifth enemy attack, Singh refused evacuation and continued to hold on to the first-line trenches. When enemy soldiers secured a position close to the frontline, Singh jumped out of his trench and bayoneted the two intruders to death. This bold action so demoralised the enemy that they broke off the attack. In all, the outpost was attacked eight times that day and the Sikhs repulsed the enemy every time. For his role in the battle of Tithwal, Singh became the second recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. He retired from the army with the rank of Subedar and Honorary Captain.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Karam Singh」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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