Hailing from Village Janauri, District Hoshiarpur, Punjab, a region renowned for its strong martial tradition, Dhadwal represents the fifth generation of her family in uniform.
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Lieutenant Parul Dhadwal etched her name in history by becoming the fifth generation in her family to don the uniform. Commissioned into the Indian Army Ordnance Corps after graduating from the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, she continues a proud tradition of military service. Dhadwal was awarded the President’s Gold Medal for standing first in the Order of Merit in her course, an achievement that underlines her exceptional dedication and merit.
Hailing from Village Janauri, District Hoshiarpur, Punjab, a region renowned for its strong martial tradition, Dhadwal represents the fifth generation of her family in uniform. Her commissioning marks a remarkable moment where legacy and modernity converge, with a daughter of the family donning the Olive Greens for the first time.
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The Dhadwal family’s service lineage traces back to Subedar Harnam Singh of the 74th Punjabis, her great-great-grandfather, who served the Army from 1 January 1896 to 16 July 1924. Her great-grandfather, Major L.S. Dhadwal, was part of 3 JAT, while the third generation saw distinguished service by Colonel Daljit Singh Dhadwal (7 JAK RIF) and Brigadier Jagat Jamwal (3 KUMAON). The tradition continues with her father, Major General K.S. Dhadwal, and her brother, Captain Dhananjay Dhadwal, both serving in the 2 Sikh Regiment.
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“This rare instance of three serving officers from two generations of the same family stands as a testament to their enduring commitment to the nation. The commissioning of Lt Parul Dhadwal not only strengthens this illustrious martial tradition but also highlights the growing role of women in the Indian Armed Forces,” said an Army official.
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