Grenadier Yadav was
honoured for displaying exemplary courage during the 1999 Kargil war. He
was part of the leading team of a Ghatak Platoon to capture Tiger Hill.
Unmindful of the danger involved, Grenadier Yadav volunteered to lead
and fix the rope for his team to climb up the steep, snowbound and rocky
top.
On seeing them, the enemy opened intense grenade, rocket and
artillery fire killing the Commander and two of his colleagues.
Realising the gravity of the situation, Grenadier Yadav crawled up to
the enemy position to silence it, sustaining multiple bullet wounds.
However, he continued climbing and firing, killing four enemy soldiers
in close combat. He refused to be evacuated and continued the charge
despite taking numerous bullet hits. Inspired by his gallant act, the
platoon finally captured Tiger Hill Top. He was awarded for his courage
and determination under extreme adverse circumstances.
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