S Jaswant Singh Gill, Singapore first navy chief, was a renowned person and a vital part of the country defence during its formative years. He was six years
Gill's military career began when he fought for Singapore in the Konfrontasi battle, which took place between 1963 and 1966 and involved Indonesia and the Federation of Malaysia. He was named Commander of the Singapore Naval Volunteer Force in the wake of the British withdrawal in 1967.
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Singapore s first head of navy Jaswant Singh Gill dies, aged 97
Mr S. Jaswant Singh Gill retired from the Singapore Armed Forces in 1972, with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.PHOTO: REBUPLIC OF SINGAPORE NAVY/FACEBOOK
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