J.B.S. Yadava Explained

Honorific Prefix:Lieutenant General
Jay Bhagwan Singh Yadava
Honorific Suffix:PVSM, AVSM, VrC, VSM
Birth Place:Acheena Village Mahendragarh, Haryana, India
Allegiance: India
Serviceyears:1964-2005
Rank: Lieutenant General
Servicenumber:IC-16095
Unit: 11 Gorkha Rifles
Commands: Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (India)
XVI Corps
Rashtriya Rifles
Battles:Indo-Pakistan War of 1965
Indo-Pakistan War of 1971
Operation Rakshak Punjab
Awards:Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Vir Chakra
Vishisht Seva Medal

Lieutenant General Jay Bhagwan Singh Yadava (abbreviated as J.B.S.Yadava)[1] (PVSM, AVSM, Vir Chakra, VSM)[2] is a retired General of the Indian Army.

Life

Yadava was commissioned into the 11th Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1964. He participated in the wars of 1965 and 1971.[3] He was awarded the Vir Chakra for his bravery for his significant contribution in the Bangladesh Liberation War.[4] From 1992 to 1994, he commanded the Rastriya Rifles against militancy in the state.[5] He has also been the Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (India) from September 2002 to February 2005.[6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bangladesh Marks 1971 War Victory, Honours Indian Soldiers . 2023-03-01 . NDTV.com.
  2. Web site: The Official Home Page of the Indian Army . 2023-03-01 . www.indianarmy.nic.in.
  3. Web site: 1971 India-Pakistan War: लेफ्टिनेंट जनरल जेबीएस यादव ने सियालकोट में घुसकर पाकिस्तान सेना के छुड़ाए थे छक्के . 2023-03-01 . Dainik Jagran . hi.
  4. Web site: Gallantry Awards Ministry of Defence, Government of India . 2023-03-01 . gallantryawards.gov.in.
  5. News: 2003-04-16 . Force strength to be raised in J&K: Gen Yadava . The Times of India . 2023-03-01 . 0971-8257.
  6. News: 2002-09-01 . Chaki, Yadav take over as deputy chiefs of Army staff . The Times of India . 2023-03-01 . 0971-8257.
  7. Web site: 2005-02-28 . Lt Gen M Puri takes over as Dy Chief of Army Staff . 2023-04-21 . Zee News . en.