Aviator, sailor and soldier — Col Prithipal Singh Gill turns 100
The World War 2 veteran is only Indian to serve in Army, Navy and Air Force.
Updated: December 11, 2020 7:48:10 pm
Colonel Prithipal Singh Gill celebrating his 100th birthday in Chandigarh Friday. (Express Photo by Man Aman Singh Chhina)
There are no known examples in the country today of an officer who has served in all three services of the military. However, Colonel Prithipal Singh Gill (retd), a World War 2 veteran, has the unique distinction of having served in the Royal Indian Air Force, Royal Indian Navy and the Indian Army during his career in uniform.