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Lance Naik (LCpl) Albert Ekka (1942-71) was a soldier in the Indian army. He died in service in the Battle of Hilli, during the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest award for valour in the face of the enemy,

Albert Ekka was born on 27 December 1942, in Zari village of Ranchi tehsil of Ranchi district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. His father's name was Zuluis Ekka and he hailed from a Christian family of tribal heritage. On 27 December 1962, at the age of 20, Albert was enrolled in the 14 Guards of the Indian army.

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