Varinder Singh (soldier), Date of Birth, Date of Death

Varinder Singh (soldier)

Indian Army officer

Date of Birth: 24-Jan-1955

Date of Death: 12-Oct-2012

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: India

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Varinder Singh VrC, SM (24 January 1955 – 12 October 2012) was an Indian Army officer.
As a Major, he commanded Operation Rajiv to capture the erstwhile Quaid post (now known as Bana Post) in Siachen area.
During this action, then-Nb Sub Bana Singh won the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest award for gallantry.
Then-major Varinder Singh was also seriously wounded in combat during this action, and was awarded the Vir Chakra for gallantry in the face of the enemy.