Jaswant Singh Rawat | |
|---|---|
 Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat | |
| Born | 19 August 1941 village Baryun, Dhumakot, Pauri Garhwal, British India |
| Died | 17 November 1962 (aged 21) Nuranang, North-East Frontier Agency, India (present-day Arunachal Pradesh, India) |
| Allegiance |  Republic of India |
| Service |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1961–62 |
| Rank | Rifleman |
| Unit | 4th Garhwal Rifles |
| Battles / wars | Sino-Indian War † |
| Awards |  Maha Vir Chakra |
Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat, MVC (19 August 1941 – 17 November 1962) was an Indian soldier and a posthumous recipient of the prestigious Maha Vir Chakra of which he was awarded for his actions of valor during the Battle of Nuranang in the Sino-Indian War.[1]
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