He was born to Rao Bahadur Lieutenant Thakur Sukhpal Singh who, was a recipient of Indian Distinguished Service Medal and administrator at erstwhile Bhajji State.

His grandfather Sardar Bahadur Captain Umda Singh was a Member of Royal Victorian Order and Aide-de-camp to King of United Kingdom Edward VII during his time.

[2][3] After graduating from high school in Bhiwani, Major Singh enrolled in St Stephens College Delhi to pursue a senior secondary degree.

[1] Major Brijpal Singh displayed gallantry, inspiring leadership, and exemplary tenacity throughout the action and was awarded Vir Chakra for his dauntless courage.

Major Brijpal Singh, who was in charge of a picquet with only two platoons under him, repulsed the attacks several times inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.