Himachal - This divine land also known as “DEV BHOOMI” is just 1.7 percent of the total Indian population, represent the saga of bravery and valour. This land is not only famous for its apples but has produced bravehearts and warriors. The warriors produced by this terra firma have not only delineated their valour in the battle field’s pre independence but even today the same consistent performance of the heroes is moving ahead. One of the legend who was amongst the nine Indian recipients decorated by the gallantry award Victoria Cross belongs to this domain (Himachal) Lala Ram .He was born in Parol village of Kangra district of then undivided Punjab in the year 20th April 1876.At the age of 19 he was enrolled in the 41st Dogra regiment of the British Indian Army. He was not formally educated because at that time there were no schools present ,his formal education was all that he learnt in the battalion .Lala was the part of Dogra’s, were known for their esprit de corps. During the World War I the 41st Dogra’s were attached to 35th brigade of the British Indian Army for attacking the Turkish retrenchment in Mesopotamia (today Iraq).The Dogra’s attacked the retrenchments on January 21, 1916, but got trapped in firing from the enemies. Due to the blitz from the enemies, the battalion suffered many casualties.Lala being the part battalion witnessed a British officer wounded, without taking care of his safety he immediately lugged the officer into the temporary shelter in which he had already saved the lives of four of his battalion’s men. In the admist of firing , Lala heard the sound of his adjutant who lying wounded .He tried to get the wounded adjutant to the shelter but was unable to do so ,he waited for the sun to go down and after the dusk he immediately brought the officer to the nearby medical aid post of battalion. On May13, 1916, Lala of medical corps of the battalion was decorated with the Victoria Cross for his act of splendid gallantry under extreme battleconditions.Natmastak है शीर्ष हमारे तुम्हारे इस शौर्य और वीरता के प्रदर्शन के लिए।