17 JAT

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Umesh Singh Bawa()

Operation Vijay (Kargil War)
4th July 1999
Age- 41
17 Jat

History :

"17 JAT was tasked to capture Pimple complex part of Point 4875, a most dominating feature in the Mushkoh Valley, Colonel Umesh Singh Bawa, the Commanding Officer of the unit, planned a two pronged attack along the least expected and difficult approaches to surprise the enemy. The unit recovered thirty-five weapons and twenty-two enemy dead bodies including that of an officer. He displayed exemplary courage while leading form the front in the face of the enemy."

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