Jay Bhagwan Singh Yadava | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | Acheena Village Mahendragarh, Haryana, India |
| Allegiance | 
India |
| Service/ | 
Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1964-2005 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant General |
| Service number | IC-16095 |
| Unit |
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11 Gorkha Rifles |
| Commands held |
Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (India)
XVI Corps
Rashtriya Rifles |
| Battles/wars |
Indo-Pakistan War of 1965 Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 Operation Rakshak Punjab |
| Awards |
Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Vir Chakra
Vishisht Seva Medal |
Lieutenant General Jay Bhagwan Singh Yadava (abbreviated as J.B.S.Yadava) [1]( PVSM, AVSM, Vir Chakra, VSM) [2] is a retired General of the Indian Army.
Life
Yadava was commissioned into the 11th Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1964. He participated in the wars of 1965 and 1971. [3] He was awarded the Vir Chakra for his bravery for his significant contribution in the Bangladesh Liberation War. [4] From 1992 to 1994, he commanded the Rastriya Rifles against militancy in the state. [5] He has also been the Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (India) from September 2002 to February 2005. [6] [7]
References
- ^ "Bangladesh Marks 1971 War Victory, Honours Indian Soldiers". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "The Official Home Page of the Indian Army". www.indianarmy.nic.in. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "1971 India-Pakistan War: लेफ्टिनेंट जनरल जेबीएस यादव ने सियालकोट में घुसकर पाकिस्तान सेना के छुड़ाए थे छक्के". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "Gallantry Awards | Ministry of Defence, Government of India". gallantryawards.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "Force strength to be raised in J&K: Gen Yadava". The Times of India. 2003-04-16. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "Chaki, Yadav take over as deputy chiefs of Army staff". The Times of India. 2002-09-01. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "Lt Gen M Puri takes over as Dy Chief of Army Staff". Zee News. 2005-02-28. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
Jay Bhagwan Singh Yadava | |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Born | Acheena Village Mahendragarh, Haryana, India |
| Allegiance |
India |
| Service/ |
Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1964-2005 |
| Rank |
Lieutenant General |
| Service number | IC-16095 |
| Unit |
11 Gorkha Rifles |
| Commands held |
Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (India)
XVI Corps
Rashtriya Rifles |
| Battles/wars |
Indo-Pakistan War of 1965 Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 Operation Rakshak Punjab |
| Awards |
Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Vir Chakra
Vishisht Seva Medal |
Lieutenant General Jay Bhagwan Singh Yadava (abbreviated as J.B.S.Yadava) [1]( PVSM, AVSM, Vir Chakra, VSM) [2] is a retired General of the Indian Army.
Life
Yadava was commissioned into the 11th Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1964. He participated in the wars of 1965 and 1971. [3] He was awarded the Vir Chakra for his bravery for his significant contribution in the Bangladesh Liberation War. [4] From 1992 to 1994, he commanded the Rastriya Rifles against militancy in the state. [5] He has also been the Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (India) from September 2002 to February 2005. [6] [7]
References
- ^ "Bangladesh Marks 1971 War Victory, Honours Indian Soldiers". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "The Official Home Page of the Indian Army". www.indianarmy.nic.in. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "1971 India-Pakistan War: लेफ्टिनेंट जनरल जेबीएस यादव ने सियालकोट में घुसकर पाकिस्तान सेना के छुड़ाए थे छक्के". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "Gallantry Awards | Ministry of Defence, Government of India". gallantryawards.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "Force strength to be raised in J&K: Gen Yadava". The Times of India. 2003-04-16. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "Chaki, Yadav take over as deputy chiefs of Army staff". The Times of India. 2002-09-01. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "Lt Gen M Puri takes over as Dy Chief of Army Staff". Zee News. 2005-02-28. Retrieved 2023-04-21.