When Kasi Veeranna died in 1680, Lingappa sent a Havildar named Shakeel Ahmed to take over the settlement of Madras from the Company.
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Havildar Gajender Singh displayed most conspicuous courage against grave odds and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation in combating the terrorists . }}
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Havildar Daya Ram who was then manning the 3-inch mortar detachment realised that the enemy had gotten very close to the defensive positions.
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The contingent of the twenty one Sikhs was led by Havildar Ishar Singh, and all chose to fight to the death instead of surrendering.
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A modified and simplified pattern of Cross Belt is authorized to be worn by the Battalion Havildar Major, the Band Master and Stick Orderlies.
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Havildar Major Singh ( Sikh Light Infantry ), at Jantar Mantar, on the 12th day of his fast was joined by his brother.
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Although he never saw active fighting, he rose in rank from corporal to havildar ( sergeant ), and served as quartermaster for his battalion.
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Historically, a havildar was a senior commander, being in charge of a fort during the times of the Mughal Empire and later Maratha Empire.
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However, with the efforts of company Havildar Major Mohan Singh and two other men, the three wounded were evacuated back across the creek to safety.
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"Havildar Bahadur Singh Bohra, thus, displayed most conspicuous bravery and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation in fighting the terrorists ."
