War Memorial for 13 Kumaon
A monument dedicated to the fallen soldiers of the 13 Kumaon who perished at the Battle of Chushul, in the 1962 Indo-Sino War. The inscription on the monument, right above the wreaths, reads;
How can a Man die Better than facing Fearful Odds,
For the Ashes of His Fathers and the Temples of His Gods,
To the sacred memory of the Heroes of Rezang La,
114 Martyrs of 13 Kumaon who fought to the Last Man,
Last Round, Against Hordes of Chinese on 18 November 1962.
Built by All Ranks 13th Battalion, The Kumaon Regiment.
Full size:
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