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=== Early Life ===
=== Early Life ===
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For this '''conspicuous bravery, indomitable spirit, devotion to duty, and supreme sacrifice''', Havildar Bachittar Singh was awarded the '''Ashoka Chakra (Posthumous)'''—the first ever conferred.  
For this '''conspicuous bravery, indomitable spirit, devotion to duty, and supreme sacrifice''', Havildar Bachittar Singh was awarded the '''Ashoka Chakra (Posthumous)'''—the first ever conferred.  
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=== Citation ===
=== Citation ===
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His personal example of unsurpassed valour, grim determination devotion to duty and leadership was an inspiration to all who saw it.
His personal example of unsurpassed valour, grim determination devotion to duty and leadership was an inspiration to all who saw it.
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=== Legacy and Memorials ===
=== Legacy and Memorials ===
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वे सिखाते हैं—'''कर्तव्य के मार्ग पर बढ़ते हुए, प्राणों का उत्सर्ग भी विजय का शंखनाद बन जाता है।'''
वे सिखाते हैं—'''कर्तव्य के मार्ग पर बढ़ते हुए, प्राणों का उत्सर्ग भी विजय का शंखनाद बन जाता है।'''
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