Eka amirejibi biography of albert

An Param Veer chakra Awardee

Lance NaikAlbert Ekka, PVC (27 December 1942 – 3 December 1971) was an Indian soldier. He was killed in action in the Battle of Gangasagar, during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.^[1] He was posthumously awarded India's highest military award, the Param Vir Chakra, for his valour in the face of the enemy.^[2]

Early life

Albert Ekka was born on 27 December 1942, in village Zari in Gumla, Jharkhand.

His parents were Julius Ekka and Mariam Ekka.

Eka amirejibi biography of albert

Ekka's family belonged to an Adivasi tribe . Hunting was a common sport among the Adivasis, and Ekka was interested in it from his childhood. With his experience of hunting in jungles, he was able to be a better soldier with his skilful use of ground and movements.

As he grew, Ekka developed interest for the army, and was enrolled in the Bihar Regiment^[3] on 27 December 1962.^[4]

Military career

After the 14th Battalion of the Brigade of the Guards was r