Field Marshal Manekshaw remembered on his 12th death anniversary
Chennai/UNI: Floral tributes were paid to Field Marshal Manekshaw on the occasion of his 12th death anniversary today.
A wreath laying ceremony was held by Defence Services Staff College, Wellington at Parsi Zoroastrian Cemetery, Udhagamandalam to mark
the occasion.
A defence release said, on behalf of the tri-services fraternity, Lt Gen YVK Mohan, Commandant Defence Services Staff College, Wellington laid a wreath at the final resting place of the revered soldier amidst presence of local Parsi community.
Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw was born on April 3, 1914 at Amritsar. He had an illustrious military career spanning over four decades.
As a young Captain in World War-II, he saw action in Burma and was severely wounded. He was awarded Military Cross in 1942 for the conspicuous gallantry displayed in the face of enemy.
During 1946-47 Field Marshal Manekshaw was posted in Military Operations Directorate and oversaw the planning and administration of various issue related to partition and subsequently military operations in Jammu and Kashmir.
As Corps Commander during the 1962 operations, he demonstrated distinguished leadership and positively impacted the conduct of operations.
He was also the Commandant of Infantry School, Mhow and Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.
He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1968.
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Field Marshal Manekshaw took over as Chief of Army Staff on January 8, 1969 and had successfully crafted India’s greatest military triumph by leading Indian Army to 1971 Operations which resulted in the liberation of Bangladesh in a short duration of 13 days.
He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1972.
In recognition of the outstanding contributions made by the General Officer to the armed forces and the nation, he was elevated to the rank of Field Marshal on January 15, 1973.
He breathed his last this day in 2008.
Field Marshal Manekshaw had settled down at Wellington after active service.
His association with the station goes back to the time when he was Commandant of Defence Services Staff College.
He shared a special bond with the Nilgiris and was equally endearing to the local population.
In remembrance of his close association with the populace, assistance was provided by Defence Services Staff College to the needy by distributing essential items through local NGOs.
A man with unflinching moral courage and exemplary leadership qualities, his life would always remain a source of inspiration to the armed forces and the Nation.
(Images: Wikimedia Commons)
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