Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Army Personnel |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Village Janauri, District Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India |
Latest News about Parul Dhadwal
06/09/2025
Lieutenant Parul Dhadwal made history by becoming the first woman officer from her family's fifth-generation military lineage when she was commissioned into the Indian Army Ordnance Corps at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) Chennai. She topped her course and received the President's Gold Medal, standing first in the order of merit among 155 officer cadets commissioned that day, including 25 women officers.
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Bio/Wiki
| Rank | Lieutenant |
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| Service Branch | Army Ordnance Corps |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Weight | 55 Kg (121 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) Chennai - Commissioned 2025 |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Major General K.S. Dhadwal (Indian Army Officer, 20 SIKH Regiment) |
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| Siblings | Brother - Captain Dhananjay Dhadwal (Indian Army Officer, 20 SIKH Regiment) |
| Great-Great-Grandfather | Subedar Harnam Singh (74 Punjabis, served 1896-1924) |
| Great-Grandfather | Major L.S. Dhadwal (3 JAT) |
| Grandfather | Colonel Daljit Singh Dhadwal (7 JAK RIF) |
| Great-Uncle | Brigadier Jagat Jamwal (3 KUMAON) |
Career
| Overview | Lieutenant Parul Dhadwal is the first woman officer from her family's fifth generation of military service. She represents a rare distinction as one of three serving officers from the Dhadwal family simultaneously. |
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| Commissioning | Commissioned into the Indian Army Ordnance Corps on 6 September 2025 after passing out from the Officers Training Academy (OTA) Chennai. |
| Family Legacy | Her family's military heritage spans over a century, beginning with her great-great-grandfather Subedar Harnam Singh of the 74 Punjabis (1896-1924). The legacy continued through five generations, with her father Major General K.S. Dhadwal and brother Captain Dhananjay Dhadwal currently serving in the 20 SIKH Regiment. |
| Academic Achievement | Stood first in the order of merit at OTA Chennai and received the President's Gold Medal for outstanding dedication and academic excellence. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Parul was born into a family deeply rooted in military service, with ancestors serving in various capacities. | |
| 2. Her family's military heritage traces back multiple generations, emphasizing a long-standing commitment to the Indian Army. | |
| 3. Joining the Indian Army makes her a part of an ongoing family legacy, with multiple members serving concurrently. | |
| 4. Parul was born into a family deeply rooted in military service spanning over 130 years, with ancestors serving in various capacities across multiple regiments. | |
| 5. Her family's military heritage traces back to 1896, emphasizing a long-standing commitment to the Indian Army across five generations. | |
| 6. She is the first woman officer from her illustrious five-generation military family, making her commissioning a historic milestone for the Dhadwal family. | |
| 7. The Dhadwal family currently has three serving officers in uniform simultaneously—a rare and proud distinction for any Indian family. |