Major Shaitan Singh, who led the defense, was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military honor, for his extraordinary bravery.

[5] In October 1962, China launched a large-scale offensive against Republic of India in the disputed border areas of Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pradesh (then NEFA).

[7] During the Sino-Indian War in 1962, Rezang La was the site of the last stand of the Charlie "C" Ahir company[8][9][10] of 13 Kumaon, consisting of 114 Indian soldiers.

[14] The Indian side was led by Major Shaitan Singh,[15] who perished in battle and posthumously won India's highest military decoration, the Param Vir Chakra, for his actions.

[23][24][25] Eventually, the Chinese captured Rezang La and Gurung Hill, but was unable to advance further due to Indian reorganization.