Rai Singh Yadav

Brigadier Rai Singh Yadav MVC
Born	(1925-03-17)17 March 1925[1] Kosli, Gurgaon district, Punjab Province, British India
Died	23 March 2017(2017-03-23) (aged 92)
Allegiance	India
Service/branch	Indian Army
Rank	Brigadier
Unit	The Grenadiers
Commands held	2 Grenadiers[2]
Battles/wars	Nathu La and Cho La clashes 1967
Awards	Maha Vir Chakra[3]
Relations	Rai Sahib Ganpat Singh (father)

Brigadier Rai Singh Yadav, MVC (17 March 1925 – 23 March 2017) was an officer in the Indian Army notable for his participation in the Nathu La and Cho La clashes 1967. He displayed exemplary courage and leadership during the clashes, for which he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest military decoration. He is also known as the Tiger of Nathu La.