Lieutenant General Khem Karan Singh, MVC (March 5, 1921 – July 26, 2016) was an Indian senior military officer.

The citation for the Maha Vir Chakra reads as follows:[4][5] Gazette Notification: 129 Pres/65,11-11-65 Operation: 1965 Op Riddle Date of Award: 06 Sep 1965

Brigadier Singh fought the battle of Phillora for three days and nights, throwing out the enemy from this important communication centre.

The enemy's morale was so much demoralised because of this action that he avoided close combat and engaged our forces only at extreme range.

Brigadier Khem Karan Singh displayed outstanding leadership, high tactical ability and great devotion to duty, in the best traditions of the Indian Army.After the war, Singh was promoted to the rank of Major General and commanded a division and served as the Chief of Staff of the Western Command.