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Lt Gen (Retd) SP Malhotra on being commissioned in 1943 into PUNJAB Regiment saw active operations in the jungle terrain of Burma, where he was decorated for bravery. He was one of the pioneer of The Brigade of The Guards on its raising in 1949.  He commanded GUARDS (RAJPUT) during its United Nation’s deployment at Gaza.  During his illustrious career spanning over five decades, the General    Officer    holds    the   distinction  of  many  a prestigious command/staff/instructional appointment.  He was first Indian Adjutant of Indian  Military Academy, Dehradun.  He held the appointments  of  Deputy Director General, Military Operation, General Officer Commanding Division and Corps in Northern Sector, Commandant, Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Quarter Master General, Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army), before he retired as the General Officer Commanding -in-Chief,   Northern Command.

His professional acumen brought significant military successes to his division in the 1971 operations, for which he was awarded the Param Vishisth Seva Medal.  For his overall excellence in defence matters, he was also awarded PADMA BHUSHAN on 26 Jan 1983 - a rare award for a soldier. 

He held the baton of The Colonel of Brigade of the Guards from 1975 to 1982, wherein he consolidated the fine traditions of the Regiment.  A beacon of inspiration for one and all, the fraternity of Brigade of The Guards is at insuperable loss with his demise.

He is survived by his wife Mrs Prem Malhotra, son Kamal Malhotra and daughter Anita Stokes.
 

Col (Retd) KS Dhillon expired on 06 Jan 2012

Address of the NOK

149, Sainik Farm
Cariappa Marg
New Delhi - 110062

Lt Gen (Retd) ML Thapan, PVSM expired on 14 Apr 2012

Address of the NOK

Mrs Aruna Thapan
H2506, Som Vihar Apartments
RK Puram, New Delhi - 110022
 

Lt Col (Retd) Ram Raj Singh expired on 25 May 2012

Address of the NOK

Mrs Shiva Kumari
Shiv Ram Kutir
Pashimgoun
Raebareli (UP)
 
Lt Col (Retd) P Arwari expired on 01 Sep 2012

Address of the NOK

Mrs Supriya Arwari
E4/13, Salunkhe Vihar
Kondhwa
Pune – 411048 (MR)
 
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