IC-30721Y Col DS Ghonkrokta

29 Jun 10.
Dear Signallers,
I am sad to inform you about the demise of IC-30721Y Col DS Ghonkrokta (Retd) on 28 Jun 2010, at 2145hrs at R & R Hosp, New Delhi.
Next of Kin: Mrs Neena Ghonkrokta (Wife)

We pray to Almighty to give peace to the departed soul and strength to all near ones and dear ones to bear this irreparable loss.

Those of you who wish to write a "Shradhanjli", may kindly send it for being posted on our weblog -
In sorrow -
Chander Kamboj

PS – Please also see email below received from Sigs Adm.
Sent: 29 June 2010 12:00
To: CS Kamboj
Subject: DEMISE OF SIGNALS OFFICER
Dear Sir,
We regret to inform the sad demise of IC-30721Y Col DS Ghonkrokta (Retd) on 28 Jun 2010, at 2145hrs at R & R Hosp, New Delhi. The details of his family are as follows:-.
Next of Kin: Mrs Neena Ghonkrokta (Wife)
1. Date of birth: 20 Jan 1953
2. Date of Seniority: 22 Dec 1974
3. Date of retirement: 31 Jan 2001
4. Date of demise: 28 Jun 2010
(MC Joshi)
Lt Col Sigs Adm

Lt Col Beeby

Sir,
When i took over command of 23 IDSR on 14 Feb 2001, i noticed that the first name on the list of erstwhile COs was that of Lt Col Beeby. As was customary, i sent all the past COs including him a DO letter, giving them an update of the unit, asking for a snap of theirs for the rogues gallery and seeking their blessings. Many COs did not even acknowledge ny DO, but I still remember the touching reply i got from him - " -----. I am in no position to get a snap of mine taken but wish the unit well. I remember, that when i was raisng the unit, we had hardly any regimental funds. Please accept a token amount of 100 dollars (Chq enclosed) towards the regimental fund --------".
Speaks volumes about his character.
May his soul rest in peace.
Rgds
Ramachandran Mahesh

Lt Col DAJ Beeby

Hi Chander
Details of late Lt Col DAJ Beeby;
Lt Col DAJ Beeby Corps of Signals (Admin Wing, MCTE 1960; C Signals 23 IDSR, 1964?;
SO1 Sigs, West Comd 1968??)
Born: 08.12.1922
Expired: 03 May 2010
NOK: Mrs Hilda Beeby
One child daughter Christine
carl rodrigues

sir,
when i joined 23 Inf Div Sig Regt,in jul 1963 at Rangia, that time, Lt Col DAJ Beeby was our CO from th eregt he was posted as SO-1 Sigs at HQ Western command, Simla, from there he resigned and returned to Australia
Col Prabhu (then Joe Gansalves) should know about him
regards
Brig Shri Krishan

Lt Col DAJ Beeby

29 Jun 10.
Dear Signallers,
Reference my email dated 25 Jun 10, appended at the end of this email, regarding demise of Col DAJ Beeby. Responses received are being posted in the weblog.
We pray to Almighty to give peace to the departed soul and strength to all near ones and dear ones to bear this irreparable loss.
Those of you who wish to write a "Shradhanjli", may kindly send it for being posted on our weblog -
In sorrow -
Chander Kamboj.

25 Jun 10.
Dear Signallers in Australia,
Someone has just informed me that Lt Col DAJ Beeby, who was settled in Melbourne, is no more. He probably expired on 03 May 10. No other information is available.
I request you to kindly let me know the complete details as early as possible –
1. Name of next of kin and relationship.
2. Postal address, email ID and phone and mobile numbers.
3. IC No, Date of Commission etc of Col Beeby.
4. Any other information you may like to share with Signallers.
Please do respond even if you do not have any information about Col Beeby.
Thank you.
In sorrow–
Chander

LT COL DAJ BEEBY
- Hilda, wife
- Mulgrowe, Victoria 3170
- Age 87
- Instructor at MCTE from 1960 to 62. Outstanding at hockey, football and cricket.
- Maj Gen Shyamul Ghosh was his 2IC, and Maj Gen SB Sharma, his Adjutant in 23 Inf Dif Sig Regt.
Affly,
Joe Prabhu

Last I met Col Beeby was in 1998 in Melbourne.
His postal address is MULGRAVE, VICTORIA 3170, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
CHOPRA H R

IC-24720A Lt Col Alok Choudhary

23 Jun 10.
Dear Signallers,
I am sad to inform you about the demise of IC-24720 A, Lt Col Alok Choudhary (Retd), SIGNALS, on 20 Jun 2010, at ARTIMES Hosp, Gurgaon.
Next of Kin: Mrs Deepa Choudhary (Wife)
We pray to Almighty to give peace to the departed soul and strength to all near ones and dear ones to bear this irreparable loss.
In sorrow -
Chander Kamboj.
PS – Please also see email below received from Col LK Das.

Sad Demise of Signal Officer
Dear Col AS Mankoo,
We regret to inform the sad demise of , Lt Col Alok Choudhary (Retd) on 20 Jun 2010, at ARTIMES Hosp, Gurgaon. The details of his
family are as follows:
Next of Kin: Mrs Deepa Choudhary (Wife)
Children: Mrs Shipra and Mrs Shubhra
Cremated on 20 Jun 10
Shradh: 01 Jul 10 around 5 PM at their residence
1. Date of Seniority: 20 Dec 1970
2. Date of demise: 20 Jun 2010
Col LK Das (Retd)