RCL JEEP OF THE LEGEND AT ARMY DAY 2026

Jan 21, 2026 3 mins read

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RCL JEEP OF THE LEGEND AT ARMY DAY 2026

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The iconic RCL Jeep of CQMH Abdul Hamid, Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous) was displayed at Jaipur during Army Day 2026, drawing wide admiration. This historic Willys Jeep played a decisive role in the Battle of Asal Uttar (1965), where CQMH Abdul Hamid destroyed eight enemy Patton tanks before making the supreme sacrifice.  

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A JCO-led team briefed senior dignitaries of the Armed Forces, civ dignitaries incl the Governor and Chief Minister of Rajasthan and enthusiastic school children; bringing alive the story of courage and battlefield innovation. Witnessing the Jeep first hand, visitors connected deeply with a legacy of valour, sacrifice and the enduring spirit of The GRENADIERS. 

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‘SARVADA SHAKTISHALI’