Udai Singh (soldier)

Brigadier Udai Singh, MVC (born 13 January 1929) was an officer in the Indian Army, who served with the 8th Gorkha Rifles regiment.

He commanded a force of three companies of the Ladakh Scouts and some sections each of mortars and medium machine guns.

His force was tasked with capturing the area from Chalunka to Turtuk in the Kargil sector, held by Pakistani troops.

Singh outmaneuvered the Pakistani troops and pressed home the attack against well-entrenched positions until the area was secured.

He was given the India's second-highest gallantry award in recognition of his achievement and his demonstration of leadership and bravery in the field.