Sepoy Hari Singh was born on 15th August 1993, to an Army veteran Agadi Singh,in Rewari, Haryana. He joined the Army in the year 2011 and was recruited in 20th Battalion of the Grenadiers Regiment. After serving with his parent unit, Sepoy Hari Singh was deputed to serve with 55 RR battalion deployed in J&K.
| Service Number | 2706918P |
| Place of Birth | Rewari, Haryana |
| Rank | Sepoy |
| Unit | 55 RR |
| Regiment | The Grenadier |
| Award | Shaurya Chakra |
| Date of Martyrdom | 18th February 2019 |
During 2018-19, Sepoy Hari’s unit was deployed in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. Following the Pulwama attack incident of 14th February 2019, the security forces were maintaining a state of high alert in the area. On 17th February 2019, the security forces received information from the credible sources regarding the presence of terrorists in Pinglan village of Pulwama. 55 RR along with Special Operation group of J&K Police launched a combine search operation. The assault team was led by Brigadier Harbir Singh. A fierce gun battle continued for 20 hours and many terrorists responsible for Pulwama attack were eliminated. However, during the heavy exchange of fire eleven soldiers were injured including Sepoy Hari Singh, Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal, Havildar Sheo Ram and Sepoy Ajay Kumar who unfortunately succumbed to their injuries.
Sepoy Hari Singh was awarded Shaurya Chakra posthumously.
