18 November 1962
Battle of Rezang La
Major Shaitan Singh leads Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon, in the defence of Rezang La and is killed during the battle.
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Major Shaitan Singh leads Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon, in the defence of Rezang La and is killed during the battle.
Captain R. V. Jatar serves with 13 Kumaon during the defence of Rezang La in the Ladakh sector.
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