Saurabh Singh Shekhawat

Brigadier Saurabh Singh Shekhawat, KC, SC, SM (Gallantry), VSM
Born Alwar, Rajasthan, India
Allegiance Indian Army
Service/branch Parachute Regiment
Rank Brigadier
Service number IC - 52871
Unit 21st Battalion, The Parachute Regiment (SF)
Commands held 21st Battalion, The Parachute Regiment (SF); Took over the command from IC-50750 Col Rajeev Singh Rawat, VSM
Awards Kirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra, Sena Medal (Gallantry), Vishisht Seva Medal,Samanya Seva Medal, Op Vijay Star, Special Service Medal, Op Vijay Medal, Op Parakram Medal, Sainya Seva Medal, Videsh Seva Medal, 50th Anniversary of Independence Medal, 20 Years Long Service Medal, 9 Years Long Service Medal, United Nations Medal
Brigadier Saurabh Singh Shekhawat after ascending Mt. Everest for record third time for the Indian Army Everest expedition.
Maharana Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar presenting silver plaque of the battle of Haldi Ghati painting

Brigadier Saurabh Singh Shekhawat (IC-52871) is one of the most decorated serving officers in the Indian Army who is also an accomplished mountaineer. He is a member of the 21st battalion of the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces). He has been awarded the Kirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra, Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal for his various acts of gallantry displayed in anti-terrorist operations, mountaineering and distinguished service.[1][2][3]

Awards

Mountaineering

He has ascended Mount Everest three times in 2001, 2003 and 2005. He has also climbed Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, and Mount Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps and Western Europe.[10] In October 2009 he led the joint Indo-Kazakh team to scale the Kazakhstan peak of Marble Wall peak in Kazakhstan.[11]

Shekhawat has scaled 14 high peaks, some more than once.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Karkare, Sharma among 11 to get Ashok Chakra". Rediff News. January 26, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
  2. ↑ "President confers gallantry and distinguished service awards". Thaindian News. March 19, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
  3. ↑ "Gallantry awards for Servicesmen". The Times of India. 23 August 2001. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
  4. ↑ http://pib.nic.in/archive/releases98/lyr2002/rnov2002/02112002/r021120022.html
  5. ↑ http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp2P11C.aspx?MnId=4fM8u4HcIIK7lp9zjEW5Xw==&ParentID=oF+QYp5YlMT0lCr4Cf0elQ==
  6. ↑ http://sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2009/feb15-09/h09.html
  7. ↑ http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060126/nation.htm
  8. ↑ http://www.timesnow.tv/Tribute-to-men-who-fight-for-the-nation---Part-2/videoshow/4381299.cms
  9. ↑ http://www.timesnow.tv/Tribute-to-men-who-fight-for-the-nation---Part-2/videoshow/4381299.cms
  10. ↑ http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp2P11C.aspx?MnId=4fM8u4HcIIK7lp9zjEW5Xw==&ParentID=oF+QYp5YlMT0lCr4Cf0elQ==
  11. ↑ http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/Story/68521/Offtrack/Peak+performance.html
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