Saurabh Singh Shekhawat
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Brigadier Saurabh Singh Shekhawat, KC, SC, SM, VSM is an Indian Army officer of the 21 Para (SF) and an avid mountaineer. He is one of Indian Army's most decorated officers, with one war-time gallantry award and two peace-time gallantry awards to his name.[1][2]
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Saurabh Singh Shekhawat | |
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Born | (1970-10-18) 18 October 1970 (age 53) Alwar, Rajasthan, India |
Allegiance | India |
Service/ | Indian Army |
Years of service | June 1994 – present |
Rank | Brigadier |
Service number | IC - 52871 |
Unit | 21 Para (SF) 17 Maratha LI |
Commands held | 9 Para (SF) 21 Para (SF) |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Kirti Chakra Shaurya Chakra Sena Medal (Gallantry) Vishisht Seva Medal |
Alma mater | Indian Military Academy |
Spouse(s) | Dr. Renuka Shekhawat |
Relations | Dr. Jaswant Singh Shekhawat (Father) Dr. Shraddha Chauhan (Mother) |
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