Yogendra Singh Yadav
Yogendra Singh Yadav | |
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Official portrait of Captain Yadav in 2021 wearing PVC | |
| Born | 10 May 1980 |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Service years | 27 December 1996 - 31 December 2021 |
| Rank | Honorary Captain Subedar Major |
| Service number | 2690572K |
| Unit | 18th Grenadiers |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Param Vir Chakra Yash Bharati |
| Alma mater | Government High School, Aurangabad Ahir, Bulandshahar |
Subedar Major and Honorary Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav PVC (born 10 May 1980) is a retired Indian military officer, who was awarded India's highest military award, the Param Vir Chakra, for his actions during the Kargil War. He is the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra to date, having received it at the age of 19.