Rifleman Pathi Ram served with 5 JAK Rifles during the Indo-Pak War of 1965. He was among the soldiers of the battalion who faced intense fighting during the Indian operations in the Sialkot sector.
5 JAK Rifles had been engaged in the advance towards Sialkot and subsequently took part in the hard-fought operations around Chawinda. The battalion encountered strong enemy positions, sustained artillery fire and armoured opposition.
Amid the continuing combat, Rifleman Pathi Ram remained part of his battalion's operations. The fighting placed considerable pressure on the soldiers holding and contesting positions in the sector.
On 22 September 1965, Rifleman Pathi Ram made the supreme sacrifice while serving with 5 JAK Rifles.
His name remains among the fallen soldiers of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles who gave their lives during the 1965 war.
On 22 September 1965, The Honour Post pays tribute to Rifleman Pathi Ram for his courage, service and supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.
Rifleman Pathi Ram is remembered among the soldiers of 5 JAK Rifles who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1965 war.
