The CDS acknowledged his rich and varied experience, including participation in active operations, which are a source of inspiration for the younger generations.The
Col. Prithipal Singh (retired) who served in all 3 services presented silver salver. Picture credit (ANI)
NEW DELHI: Col. Prithipal Singh (retired), who has the unique distinction of serving in all three services, was presented with a silver salver on behalf of Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat on the occasion of Veterans Day, officials said on Thursday. Singh recently celebrated his 100th birthday, they said.
During his service with the military, he participated in World War 2 and the 1965 Indo-Pak war, the officials noted.
He retired at the age of 70 when he was a Colonel and was posted with Assam Rifles in Manipur, they mentioned.
The CDS acknowledged his rich and varied experience, including participation in active operations, which are a source of inspiration for the younger generations.The
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Chandigarh, December 11
Marking a centenary is rare, and rarer still is a veteran who has had the unique opportunity of having served with not just all three branches of the armed forces but also the paramilitary.
As Col Prithipal Singh Gill (retd) celebrated his 100th birthday in the city today, he fondly reminisced his stint in the uniform and the aura, adventure and elan associated with it.
With a twinkle in his eye as felicitations poured in, he cut a cake amidst a small gathering of family members and close relatives. The World War II veteran recalled his eventful and chequered service life in the cockpit, on the high seas and with the big guns. Brigadier Ravi Kumar from the Western Command presented him a memento on behalf of the Army and another was also sent by the 71 Medium Regiment, the unit he had commanded.