Kulwant Singh (general)


Kulwant Singh

Other name(s)Kalwant Singh
Born10 September 1939
Kohmari, Murree, British India
Allegiance India
Service / branch Indian Army
Years of service7 June 1959 – 30 September 1995
Rank Major General
Service numberIC-11528
Unit19 Rajputana Rifles
Commands19 Rajputana Rifles
104 Infantry Brigade
27 Mountain Division
Battles / warsIndo-Pakistani War of 1965
Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
Sri Lankan Civil War
Awards Uttam Yudh Seva Medal

Major General Kulwant Singh[a], UYSM (born 10 September 1939), is an Indian former military officer. He last served as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) the 27 Mountain Division. He had earlier served as the Deputy GOC 54th Infantry Division that was a part the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) in Sri Lanka, and as Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor of the Infantry School at Mhow.[3]

  1. ^ Barua, Pradeep (1 January 2005). The State at War in South Asia. U of Nebraska Press. ISBN 0803213441 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Kavic, Lorne J. (8 January 2021). India's Quest for Security: Defence Policies 1947-1965. Univ of California Press. ISBN 9780520331594 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Operation Poomalai - Bharat Rakshak - Indian Army & Land Forces". www.bharat-rakshak.com. Retrieved 3 September 2018.


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