It is with deep grief to inform that Lt Col MK Mathur (Retd), left for his heavenly abode at 4:30 pm on 3rd Dec at Kailash Hospital NOIDA. The cremation was done at 10:30 AM on 4th Dec at LODHI Cremation Grounds New Delhi.
The Shanti Paath was also held at AVCC NOIDA on the 6th Dec which was attended by large number of signals veterans in NOIDA.
Mrs MK Mathur -- Residential Address 134 Sector 37, Noida Phone 0120-2430021
We pray for peace in heaven for the departed soul and for strength to the near and dear ones to bear this irreparable loss.
With heartfelt Condolences.
Brig Narinder Dhand
Friday, December 9, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Lt Col SV Bhardwaj
Very sad to know about the demise of Col Bhardwaj, May GOD rest his soul in peace and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.
His son is serving Lt Col Ashwini posted with SWC Sig Regt Jaipur.
Hope to hear more details from our readers.
Narinder Dhand
His son is serving Lt Col Ashwini posted with SWC Sig Regt Jaipur.
Hope to hear more details from our readers.
Narinder Dhand
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Lt Col Bhavbhuti Sharma
Regret to Inform the demise of IC-36706A Lt Col Bhavbhuti Sharma (Retd)
of 74 batch on 10 Nov 2011 at RR hospital.
NOK Mrs Neeta Sharma (Wife)
Address: B-604 Ashadeep Appartments, plot No 38 sector -2, Dwarka.
Mob No 9818501323. Cremation at 1330h at Brar Sqaure on 10 Nov 2011
of 74 batch on 10 Nov 2011 at RR hospital.
NOK Mrs Neeta Sharma (Wife)
Address: B-604 Ashadeep Appartments, plot No 38 sector -2, Dwarka.
Mob No 9818501323. Cremation at 1330h at Brar Sqaure on 10 Nov 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Brig GS Sidhu, AVSM
Sitting -Bhagwan Krishan Mathur, Pran Nath, Capt Sethi, Maj G S Sidhu, Capt George Paisley, Balasunramniana Nagaraj
Standing- RN Pandit, C V S Deshmukh, Inder Raj Anand, Surender Nath Sood, Yesh Pal Gupta, Vinod Kumar Arora, Author, Satish Chandra, BP Nigam Standing rear- G P Rao, MR Iyenger, Vishnu Prakash Singh Srivastava, Gopal Krishan Malik, Divender Singh Cheema, Vyacharya Subrramaniam Balan, RS Dhyani, SK Rawala.
Sitting L to R– Capt Gurmukh Singh, Capt Sushil Nath, Maj K S Oberoi, Lt Col A M David, Lt Col GS Siddhu, Maj Dogra, Maj JL Ratan
Standing – Capt V K Pachauri, Author, Capt SN Sood, Capt Raj Saran, Capt DS Cheema.
I knew Brig Sidhu as seen from the eyes of a 2nd lieutenant attending the YO's course when he was officiating wing commander and later on posting as instructor Class C to Tac wing when he was commanding the wing. Some extracts from my books possibly will throw some more light on my prescriptions of Brig Sidhu formed at that time.
The officiating Commander of Tac Wing where we were destined to spend the major portion of the next six months of our stay at Mhow, Major G S Sidhu,…. was not only formidable looking he acted the same keeping us terrorised successfully all the time.
... The confusion created by the mixed lot that we were was further confounded by the fact that the Technical entry was also clubbed with the normal YO course and not the specialised one in Technical Wing as hither-to-fore and what a confusion it was, with Balan, a Bachelor of Engineering and MSc like me and others, Cheema whose only qualification for joining Signals was that he was also an MSc Agriculture; the mixed bag, milling around in the Electricity and Magnetism (E& M) classes and the Laboratories alongwith the other Ex NCC and NDA officers with varying technical background and aptitude was indeed true learning.
The civilian instructors especially the diminutive Mr Murty with his squeaky voice had a harrowing time managing the class with the hare and the hound syndrome. Some like me were pulled up and marched up in the tension filled office of Maj Sidhu, aloof with deep penetrating and withdrawn eyes, for impeding the progress of the class while others for being too slow on the uptake. Extract from 'A Soldiers Journey through Life with Two Wives.'
I was posted to Tactical Wing (TAC Wing) in October 1963, my only qualification for posting, as an instructor to the School of Signals at that time - the involvement of my section in Op Leghorn. Possibly I was also a demonstration piece for the YO’s like the Demo Section which I was given to command to start with. The Commander TAC Wing at that time was Lt Col GS Sidhu.
He also happened to be the officiating OC TAC Wing, when I reported to the School of Signals for attending the YO’s (Young Officers Course) on passing out from IMA Dehradun in Jun 1955. I had done not too well during the portion of the course covered in TAC Wing, I found little interest in the statistical nature of Signal Organisation and Tactics, I was also not very good at games which was considered to be the prime requirement in a young officer. However, I had compensated for that to some extent by my performance during the portion covered in the Technical Wing.
The Technical Wing at that time commanded by Lt Col BS Panwar, was later renamed as FC&VE (Faculty of Communication and Value Engineering), on the School of Signals being upgraded to MCTE. I also had the privilege of later Commanding FC&VE from 1979 to 1982.
I had passed out from the YO’s course with a ‘C’ Grading. Major Sidhu, though a bit surprised with my above average results in Technical Wing had warned me on the day of my final interview with him as the OC TAC Wing, that he would kick me out of the Corps if I did not do well. Possibly it was this threat hanging on my head that made me a reasonable Signals officer. However, I did maintain my record of collecting ‘C’ gradings on all the courses that I attended in MCTE.
Lt Col Sidhu, as Commander of TAC Wing did give me a reasonable ACR (Annual Confidential report), possibly by now he had modified his opinion about me extract from 'Letters From the Border and Other Less Told Stories'
It is also interesting that I followed him all over, though, always a few steps behind. The then Major Sidhu was the BM of 7 Inf Bde before Kharbanda took over from him. I joined as Sparrow 7 Inf Bde soon after he had left. I was also fortunate to command 9 Inf Div Sig Regt of which he was the first CO in the rank of Lt Col. True, but strange, as it may seem. Both of us retired as Brigadiers.
Brig Lakshman Singh VSM (Retd)
Brig GS Sidhu, AVSM
Veteran Brig GS Sidhu, AVSM, is no more with us; but the Corps will always remember the unique contributions that he made. He left a deep impact on the signalers who were part of his team, his students, and his colleagues in the service, his friends or family members.
I was not lucky to serve under him; for the offer he made to be his SO2, on his way to IV Corps, went to a far superior officer.
Es spirit de corps, professionalism, humane approach and knowledge that he radiated helped me to better myself.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
May God give strength to his family, near and dear ones to carry forward the values he cherished.
With a sense of sorrow, nay a pride that I also served the Corps to which Brig Sidhu is an integral part.
Brig G Natarajan, Signals (Retd)
I was not lucky to serve under him; for the offer he made to be his SO2, on his way to IV Corps, went to a far superior officer.
Es spirit de corps, professionalism, humane approach and knowledge that he radiated helped me to better myself.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
May God give strength to his family, near and dear ones to carry forward the values he cherished.
With a sense of sorrow, nay a pride that I also served the Corps to which Brig Sidhu is an integral part.
Brig G Natarajan, Signals (Retd)
Maj Sanjay Sharma and Maj A Francis Xavier
It is with a sense of deep sorrow that I read the untimely departure of Maj Sanjay Sharma, SIGNALS VETERAN at such an young age.
GOD has his ways and we are but actors playing the role that has been destined; we can only pray for the departed soul to rest in peace and give courage & strength to Mrs. Kumud Sharma, Kunal and Sanchita.
It will make me proud to hear from Kunal and Sanchita that they topped the IIT & MBA program, in spite of the set back.
With best wishes to over come the deep sorrow.
Brig G Natarajan, Signals
Very deeply grieved to note the departure of another devoted, humane, friendly, cooperative, understanding, noble veteran from our midst.
MAJOR A FRANCIS XAVIER, leaves behind a fine lesson to all of us, particularly me by willing " that after his death the body should be donated for purposes of medical research."
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
May GOD give strength to Helen and Loreto to bear this irreapaiable loss and to carry forward his ideas and missions that he valued most.
In deep sorrow, but proud of the opportunity that i had to serve with Xavier in the our great Corps.
Brig G Natarajan, Signals
GOD has his ways and we are but actors playing the role that has been destined; we can only pray for the departed soul to rest in peace and give courage & strength to Mrs. Kumud Sharma, Kunal and Sanchita.
It will make me proud to hear from Kunal and Sanchita that they topped the IIT & MBA program, in spite of the set back.
With best wishes to over come the deep sorrow.
Brig G Natarajan, Signals
Very deeply grieved to note the departure of another devoted, humane, friendly, cooperative, understanding, noble veteran from our midst.
MAJOR A FRANCIS XAVIER, leaves behind a fine lesson to all of us, particularly me by willing " that after his death the body should be donated for purposes of medical research."
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
May GOD give strength to Helen and Loreto to bear this irreapaiable loss and to carry forward his ideas and missions that he valued most.
In deep sorrow, but proud of the opportunity that i had to serve with Xavier in the our great Corps.
Brig G Natarajan, Signals
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Brigadier Gurdial Singh Sidhu, AVSM
Remembering Brigadier Gurdial Singh Sidhu, AVSM: Few Glimpses by Brig M R Narayanan, VSM (Retd)
I had the privilege of serving under Brig Gurdial Singh Sidhu during the 1971 operations in the Eastern Sector when hewas the CSO 4 Corps. I was then a major posted to 4 Corps Sig Regt. I distinctly recall the first meeting in his office in early Sep 1971 attended by all OsC of the integral Corps units andComdrs Sigs of the Corps fmns.
The Corps HQ had moved just a week before to the op location in Tripura near Agartala. The signal comn infrastructure available was primitive and 4 Corps Signals had a huge task on hand. The meeting lasted for about an hour; it was all about the Corps operational plan and the signal comn build up and challenges. Brig Sidhu appeared to be cool and composed but towards the end he showed his no-nonsense attitude when he made it clear what he expected from each one of us.
We are here to fight a War. I expect all of you to function as a team. I do not want any accusations or attempts to let down your sister units or your colleagues. Always remember that:
i. Every communication channel has two ends. Never- ever complain about the other end; instead takeresponsibility for the other end too.
ii. If a formation is out of comn for more than 24 hrs, I want your best people at the other end.
Little did I realize then the remarkable power behind this mantra, "take responsibility for the other end", implying "give equal or greater importance to your lower formation end"... click here to read more
I had the privilege of serving under Brig Gurdial Singh Sidhu during the 1971 operations in the Eastern Sector when hewas the CSO 4 Corps. I was then a major posted to 4 Corps Sig Regt. I distinctly recall the first meeting in his office in early Sep 1971 attended by all OsC of the integral Corps units andComdrs Sigs of the Corps fmns.
The Corps HQ had moved just a week before to the op location in Tripura near Agartala. The signal comn infrastructure available was primitive and 4 Corps Signals had a huge task on hand. The meeting lasted for about an hour; it was all about the Corps operational plan and the signal comn build up and challenges. Brig Sidhu appeared to be cool and composed but towards the end he showed his no-nonsense attitude when he made it clear what he expected from each one of us.
We are here to fight a War. I expect all of you to function as a team. I do not want any accusations or attempts to let down your sister units or your colleagues. Always remember that:
i. Every communication channel has two ends. Never- ever complain about the other end; instead takeresponsibility for the other end too.
ii. If a formation is out of comn for more than 24 hrs, I want your best people at the other end.
Little did I realize then the remarkable power behind this mantra, "take responsibility for the other end", implying "give equal or greater importance to your lower formation end"... click here to read more
Monday, August 8, 2011
IC- 845 Brig GS Sidhu, AVSM
Dear Chander,
I was aware that Brig Sidhu had been unwell for quite some time. In his demise, we have lost one of the finest signal warriors. For me, it's a great loss; he was always my role model and I am deeply indebted to him for whatever I had achieved during my Army career and later in the Public Sector.
I was in close touch with him in the last three years while I was in the process of writing my book, “When Sparrows flew like Eagles” about how 4 Corps Sigs under Brig Sidhu provided infallible comns to the success of the 4 Corps operations leading to the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971.
In fact he had reviewed the early drafts and even corroborated some of the critical events narrated, about some of the outstanding signal comn achievements for instance, about ‘4 Corps HQ move to Comilla on the enemy soil on the night 11/12 Dec 1971 within the enemy shell range and how this was made possible by Brig Sidhu’s 4 Corps Signals'.
Narayanan
Chander,
Just a clarification. My book “When Sparrows flew like Eagles” is yet to be published since War History 1971 is yet to be declassified.
Brig (Retd) M R Narayanan, VSM
I was aware that Brig Sidhu had been unwell for quite some time. In his demise, we have lost one of the finest signal warriors. For me, it's a great loss; he was always my role model and I am deeply indebted to him for whatever I had achieved during my Army career and later in the Public Sector.
I was in close touch with him in the last three years while I was in the process of writing my book, “When Sparrows flew like Eagles” about how 4 Corps Sigs under Brig Sidhu provided infallible comns to the success of the 4 Corps operations leading to the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971.
In fact he had reviewed the early drafts and even corroborated some of the critical events narrated, about some of the outstanding signal comn achievements for instance, about ‘4 Corps HQ move to Comilla on the enemy soil on the night 11/12 Dec 1971 within the enemy shell range and how this was made possible by Brig Sidhu’s 4 Corps Signals'.
Narayanan
Chander,
Just a clarification. My book “When Sparrows flew like Eagles” is yet to be published since War History 1971 is yet to be declassified.
Brig (Retd) M R Narayanan, VSM
Maj Sanjay Sharma
08 Aug 11. To,
All Members of "Report My Signal".
Dear Signallers, I am sad to inform you about demise of Maj Sanjay Sharma, SIGNALS Veteran, on night 4/5 Aug 2011, at Lucknow. He was commissioned on 16 Dec 1978 and retired on 31 Jan 2001.
Next of Kin: Smt Kumud Sharma (wife).
Please see email received from Col KPM Das, Signals Veteran, appended below.
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 -http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/ The Shradhanjli be kindly emailed to - Col James Kanagaraj, The Moderator at - reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com
In sorrow
-Chander Kamboj
From: KPM Das
Sent: 08 August 2011 10:15
Subject: Obituary: Major Sanjay Sharma (Retired), SIGNALS
Dear Brigadier,
It is with a deep sense of grief that I have to inform you about the passing away, after a long ailment, of Maj Sanjay Sharma (Retd), on the night of 4/5 Aug at his house, Sharda Nagar Lucknow- 226002.
He last worked at Army School, Lucknow.
Date of Commission : 16 Dec 1978,
Date of Reirement : 31 Jan 2001,
Unit Commanded : EET, c/o 56 APO
Wife and Next of Kin :- Kumud Sharma
Son: Kunal Sharma, doing MTech at IIT Mumbai.
Daughter Sanchita doing MBA at New Delhi.
May God give peace to the departed soul and strength to the family. .
Regards, and in deep sorrow,
Col KPM Das (Retired)
All Members of "Report My Signal".
Dear Signallers, I am sad to inform you about demise of Maj Sanjay Sharma, SIGNALS Veteran, on night 4/5 Aug 2011, at Lucknow. He was commissioned on 16 Dec 1978 and retired on 31 Jan 2001.
Next of Kin: Smt Kumud Sharma (wife).
Please see email received from Col KPM Das, Signals Veteran, appended below.
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 -http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/ The Shradhanjli be kindly emailed to - Col James Kanagaraj, The Moderator at - reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com
In sorrow
-Chander Kamboj
From: KPM Das
Sent: 08 August 2011 10:15
Subject: Obituary: Major Sanjay Sharma (Retired), SIGNALS
Dear Brigadier,
It is with a deep sense of grief that I have to inform you about the passing away, after a long ailment, of Maj Sanjay Sharma (Retd), on the night of 4/5 Aug at his house, Sharda Nagar Lucknow- 226002.
He last worked at Army School, Lucknow.
Date of Commission : 16 Dec 1978,
Date of Reirement : 31 Jan 2001,
Unit Commanded : EET, c/o 56 APO
Wife and Next of Kin :- Kumud Sharma
Son: Kunal Sharma, doing MTech at IIT Mumbai.
Daughter Sanchita doing MBA at New Delhi.
May God give peace to the departed soul and strength to the family. .
Regards, and in deep sorrow,
Col KPM Das (Retired)
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Brig GS Sidhu & Major A Francis Xavier
Dear Brig Kamboj Sir,
It is so sad to learn of the sad demise of Brig GS Sidhu. He was Commander Tactical Wing when I was doing the YOs course. He was such a fatherly figure and inspired confidence amongst us youngsters (youngsters then). I am eaqually sad of the sad demise of Major A Francis Xavier - though I do not know him personally. On reading these obituaries the following famous lyrics immediately come to my mind: "DEKHI ZAMANE KI YARI, BICHHUDE SABHI BARI BARI". May God rest the departed souls in peace and May the Lord give their nears and dears courage to bear their loss. With kind regards, Madan Gopal Kapoor PS: On advice from the numerologist I have started writing my name in full.
I once again revive my earlier offer to render free legal advice through email to my brother veterans. Since I would be away to London for nearly three months I would perhaps have adequate time to take up as many legal queries as possible.
Madan Gopal Kapoor
It is so sad to learn of the sad demise of Brig GS Sidhu. He was Commander Tactical Wing when I was doing the YOs course. He was such a fatherly figure and inspired confidence amongst us youngsters (youngsters then). I am eaqually sad of the sad demise of Major A Francis Xavier - though I do not know him personally. On reading these obituaries the following famous lyrics immediately come to my mind: "DEKHI ZAMANE KI YARI, BICHHUDE SABHI BARI BARI". May God rest the departed souls in peace and May the Lord give their nears and dears courage to bear their loss. With kind regards, Madan Gopal Kapoor PS: On advice from the numerologist I have started writing my name in full.
I once again revive my earlier offer to render free legal advice through email to my brother veterans. Since I would be away to London for nearly three months I would perhaps have adequate time to take up as many legal queries as possible.
Madan Gopal Kapoor
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Major Francis Xavier
Loreto Xavier daughter of late Maj Francis Xavier called up a few minutes ago to inform me of the passing away of her dear father – last Thursday – 21 Jul 2011.
Major Xavier was a Special List officer and belonged to the Ciphers. He retired from the Armed Forces in 1984. He was past 82 years of age, and was keeping indifferent health – more so after the death of his wife last year. He is survived by two daughters, Helen and Loreto. After his wife passed away, he was staying with his younger daughter. After retirement he settled down in Madras, which is now Chennai. He had willed that after his death the body should be donated for purposes of medical research. Accordingly the body was handed over to the Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Centre. A part of the body has however been kept back for internment. The burial ceremony will commence at 1000 hours on Saturday, 06 August at the Quibble Island Cemetery, RA Puram.
Contact number of Ms Loreto is: 984 070 1456
Brig VA Subramanyam VSM
Major Xavier was a Special List officer and belonged to the Ciphers. He retired from the Armed Forces in 1984. He was past 82 years of age, and was keeping indifferent health – more so after the death of his wife last year. He is survived by two daughters, Helen and Loreto. After his wife passed away, he was staying with his younger daughter. After retirement he settled down in Madras, which is now Chennai. He had willed that after his death the body should be donated for purposes of medical research. Accordingly the body was handed over to the Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Centre. A part of the body has however been kept back for internment. The burial ceremony will commence at 1000 hours on Saturday, 06 August at the Quibble Island Cemetery, RA Puram.
Contact number of Ms Loreto is: 984 070 1456
Brig VA Subramanyam VSM
Friday, July 29, 2011
IC 845 Brig GS Sidhu, AVSM
Dear Chander,
I am deeply grieved to learn of the sad demise of Brig GS Sidhu. His daughter Dr (Mrs) Phadke lives in Bangalore and I will go and look her up. I had spoken to Brig Sidhu a couple of months back. He spoke in his usual confident and warm tone and said he was getting better. We were both posted in then School of Signals. One of the major events then was the Triangular Meet. Depite my heavy work load (some times all seven periods in a day. teaching the OLT Course) he charmed me into accepting the aqdditional responsibilty of taking over as the secretary of the HQ Mess. The only consession to me was that my request to appoint my former student: then Capt Satish Ahuja (later S O in C) as my deputy. The team came out with flying colours for excellent service on all events through the Meet. I kept in touch with him and met him when he was with Coal India Ltd at Calcutta and later at Chandigarh. I feel very sad and send my condolences.
-Veteran BK Rai
(Col BK Rai
Former Secretary to Government of India
I am deeply grieved to learn of the sad demise of Brig GS Sidhu. His daughter Dr (Mrs) Phadke lives in Bangalore and I will go and look her up. I had spoken to Brig Sidhu a couple of months back. He spoke in his usual confident and warm tone and said he was getting better. We were both posted in then School of Signals. One of the major events then was the Triangular Meet. Depite my heavy work load (some times all seven periods in a day. teaching the OLT Course) he charmed me into accepting the aqdditional responsibilty of taking over as the secretary of the HQ Mess. The only consession to me was that my request to appoint my former student: then Capt Satish Ahuja (later S O in C) as my deputy. The team came out with flying colours for excellent service on all events through the Meet. I kept in touch with him and met him when he was with Coal India Ltd at Calcutta and later at Chandigarh. I feel very sad and send my condolences.
-Veteran BK Rai
(Col BK Rai
Former Secretary to Government of India
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Brig GS Sidhu, AVSM
Capt Amarinder condoles Brig Sidhu’s death
CHANDIGARH, July 15: Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Capt Amarinder Singh today condoled the death of Brig GS Sidhu, the father of Ms Kusumjit Sidhu, the Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab.
In a condolence message to the bereaved family, Capt Amarinder said, he and his party stood by them in this hour of grief. He said, late Brig Sidhu was a great military officer who had imbibed great values among his children.
Capt Amarinder also spoke to Ms Sidhu to convey his condolences.
Brig Sidhu cremated
Chandigarh, July 15, 2011
Brig GS Sidhu, AVSM and father of Kusumjit Sidhu, Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, who died yesterday, after a brief illness at the age of 88, was today cremated at the Sector 25 cremation ground. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.
GS Brar, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, laid a wreath on behalf of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. Viswajit Khanna, Principal Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister, laid a wreath on behalf of Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal. Dignitaries from all walks of life, senior serving and retired civil and police officers, including Chief Secretary SC Agrawal, attended the cremation. — TNS
Brig Sidhu cremated
CHANDIGARH, July 15: Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Capt Amarinder Singh today condoled the death of Brig GS Sidhu, the father of Ms Kusumjit Sidhu, the Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab.
In a condolence message to the bereaved family, Capt Amarinder said, he and his party stood by them in this hour of grief. He said, late Brig Sidhu was a great military officer who had imbibed great values among his children.
Capt Amarinder also spoke to Ms Sidhu to convey his condolences.
Brig Sidhu cremated
Chandigarh, July 15, 2011
Brig GS Sidhu, AVSM and father of Kusumjit Sidhu, Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, who died yesterday, after a brief illness at the age of 88, was today cremated at the Sector 25 cremation ground. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.
GS Brar, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, laid a wreath on behalf of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. Viswajit Khanna, Principal Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister, laid a wreath on behalf of Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal. Dignitaries from all walks of life, senior serving and retired civil and police officers, including Chief Secretary SC Agrawal, attended the cremation. — TNS
Brig Sidhu cremated
Brig GS Sidhu, AVSM
Friday, 15 July 2011
CHANDIGARH: Brig G S Sidhu, AVSM father of Kusumjit Sidhu, Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab who died yesterday (14 July), after brief illness at the age of 88, was today cremated at Sector-25 cremation ground. Brig Sidhu is survived by his wife and three daughters.
G S Brar Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister laid wreath on the mortal remains of Brig Sidhu on behalf of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. Viswajit Khanna Principal Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister laid wreath on behalf of Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal. D S Mangat Director, Public Relations Punjab also laid wreath. Daljit Singh Cheema Advisor to Chief Minister also laid wreath. Kusumjit Sidhu accompanied with her two sisters and Great Grandson lit the pyre.
Dignitaries from all walks of life, senior serving and retired civil and police officers including Chief Secretary S C Agrawal attended the cremation.
Prominent among those Civil and Police officers who were also present on the occasion included Rajan Kashyap, Former Chief Secretary, Tejinder Kaur, Gurjit Singh Cheema, NS Kang, R C Nayar, KJS Cheema, Suresh Arora ADGP, Gurinderjit Singh Sandhu, Jagpal Singh Sandhu, Anurag Verma, Sanjay Kumar, Vivek Partap, Gurdev Singh Sidhu, Deputy Commissioners from various districts and Senior serving and retired army officers from the unit of Brig Sidhu.
Meanwhile, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Capt Amarinder Singh today condoled the death of Brig GS Sidhu, the father of Kusumjit Sidhu, the Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab.
In a condolence message to the bereaved family, Capt Amarinder said, he and his party stood by them in this hour of grief. He said, late Brig Sidhu was a great military officer who had imbibed great values among his children.
Brig G.S.Sidhu father of Punjab CEO cremated- Punjab Newsline Network, Friday, 15 July 2011
CHANDIGARH: Brig G S Sidhu, AVSM father of Kusumjit Sidhu, Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab who died yesterday (14 July), after brief illness at the age of 88, was today cremated at Sector-25 cremation ground. Brig Sidhu is survived by his wife and three daughters.
G S Brar Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister laid wreath on the mortal remains of Brig Sidhu on behalf of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. Viswajit Khanna Principal Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister laid wreath on behalf of Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal. D S Mangat Director, Public Relations Punjab also laid wreath. Daljit Singh Cheema Advisor to Chief Minister also laid wreath. Kusumjit Sidhu accompanied with her two sisters and Great Grandson lit the pyre.
Dignitaries from all walks of life, senior serving and retired civil and police officers including Chief Secretary S C Agrawal attended the cremation.
Prominent among those Civil and Police officers who were also present on the occasion included Rajan Kashyap, Former Chief Secretary, Tejinder Kaur, Gurjit Singh Cheema, NS Kang, R C Nayar, KJS Cheema, Suresh Arora ADGP, Gurinderjit Singh Sandhu, Jagpal Singh Sandhu, Anurag Verma, Sanjay Kumar, Vivek Partap, Gurdev Singh Sidhu, Deputy Commissioners from various districts and Senior serving and retired army officers from the unit of Brig Sidhu.
Meanwhile, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Capt Amarinder Singh today condoled the death of Brig GS Sidhu, the father of Kusumjit Sidhu, the Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab.
In a condolence message to the bereaved family, Capt Amarinder said, he and his party stood by them in this hour of grief. He said, late Brig Sidhu was a great military officer who had imbibed great values among his children.
Brig G.S.Sidhu father of Punjab CEO cremated- Punjab Newsline Network, Friday, 15 July 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Brig GS Sidhu
Brig GS Sidhu was one of our very senior and outstanding Signals officer. He proved his mettle within and outside the Corps. He commanded 4 Inf Div Sig Regt, raised 9 Mtn Div/ later 9 Inf Div Sig Regt, was BM of a brigade, GSO1 Ops 6 Mtn Div during 1965 War and CSO IV Corps in 1971 War. A number of officers who distinguished themselves later in service learnt the essentials of signalling under him when he was OC Tac Wing in School of Signals, Mhow. Later he also trained the signallers of CRPF.
Those who served with or known Brig Sidhu have the highest regards for his ability, professionalism and humane qualities.
Brig GS Sidhu was one of those who stood firmly for the technical requirements and advice he rendered for providing signal communications to further the operational and logistics plans of commanders. He set very high standards and commanded respect from his seniors, equals and juniors. He was awarded AVSM for his outstanding service.
In his passing away the Corps has lost one of its great Signallers. We share the grief and loss of the bereaved family. May God rest the departed soul in peace.
Lt Gen Harbhajan Singh
Signal Officer-in-Chief and Senior Colonel Commandant, 1988-91
Those who served with or known Brig Sidhu have the highest regards for his ability, professionalism and humane qualities.
Brig GS Sidhu was one of those who stood firmly for the technical requirements and advice he rendered for providing signal communications to further the operational and logistics plans of commanders. He set very high standards and commanded respect from his seniors, equals and juniors. He was awarded AVSM for his outstanding service.
In his passing away the Corps has lost one of its great Signallers. We share the grief and loss of the bereaved family. May God rest the departed soul in peace.
Lt Gen Harbhajan Singh
Signal Officer-in-Chief and Senior Colonel Commandant, 1988-91
IC 845 Brig GS Sidhu, AVSM
Dear Kandah,
May I request you to kindly convey our deepest condolences to the Family of our revered veteran Brig GS Sidhu, AVSM.
He was one of our very able senior signal officer who served the Army and the Corps in a very distinguished manner during 1965 and 1971 Wars and during his whole service. He was BM of a brigade, later GSO1 Ops 6 Mountain Division in 1965 War and CSO 4 Corps during Bangladesh Liberation in 1971 War.
Kindly intimate to all date of demise of Brig Sidhu.
Harbhajan Singh
Lt Gen
My dear general,
Thanks for your email. I would like to inform you that the cremation of Brig Sidhu was attended by large numbers of mercury circle officers. wreathes were laid on behalf of so-in-c, cso western command and mercury circle. In addition very large numbers of officers from punjab secretariat also attended the cremation.Bhog was held on 22nd July 2011 at sec 34 gurudwara which was again attended by large numbers of officers and other persons.
IC-845
DOB - 05 Feb 1923
DOC - 10 Oct 1943
DOR - 05 Feb 1975
Nok - Mrs Preetam Sidhu (wife)
Dear Chander,
Permit me to add that after commanding 4 inf Div Sig Regt, many of our generation went thru his able hands when he was Cdr Tac Wing. He also raised 9 Mtn Div Sig Regt at Agra which is now 9 Inf Div Sig Regt. Rare for anyone even of that generation to have commanded two Div Sig Regts. RIP.
Prakash Gokarn
May I request you to kindly convey our deepest condolences to the Family of our revered veteran Brig GS Sidhu, AVSM.
He was one of our very able senior signal officer who served the Army and the Corps in a very distinguished manner during 1965 and 1971 Wars and during his whole service. He was BM of a brigade, later GSO1 Ops 6 Mountain Division in 1965 War and CSO 4 Corps during Bangladesh Liberation in 1971 War.
Kindly intimate to all date of demise of Brig Sidhu.
Harbhajan Singh
Lt Gen
My dear general,
Thanks for your email. I would like to inform you that the cremation of Brig Sidhu was attended by large numbers of mercury circle officers. wreathes were laid on behalf of so-in-c, cso western command and mercury circle. In addition very large numbers of officers from punjab secretariat also attended the cremation.Bhog was held on 22nd July 2011 at sec 34 gurudwara which was again attended by large numbers of officers and other persons.
IC-845
DOB - 05 Feb 1923
DOC - 10 Oct 1943
DOR - 05 Feb 1975
Nok - Mrs Preetam Sidhu (wife)
Dear Chander,
Permit me to add that after commanding 4 inf Div Sig Regt, many of our generation went thru his able hands when he was Cdr Tac Wing. He also raised 9 Mtn Div Sig Regt at Agra which is now 9 Inf Div Sig Regt. Rare for anyone even of that generation to have commanded two Div Sig Regts. RIP.
Prakash Gokarn
Friday, July 22, 2011
SL-3742N Lt Col Thomas KAO
Dear Signallers,
I am sad to inform you about demise of SL-3742N Lt Col Thomas KAO (Retd) on 21 Jul 2011, at Pune. He died of Cardiac Death.
Next of Kin Smt Molly Thomas (wife).
Please see email received from Signals Adm, Dte Gen of Signals, appended below. 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 -http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/ The Shradhanjli be kindly emailed to - Col James Kanagaraj, The Moderator at- reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com
In sorrow
-Chander Kamboj,
From: sigs adm
Sent: 22 July 2011 14:34To:
Subject: DEMISE OF SIGNALS OFFICER
We regret to inform the sad demise of SL-3742N Lt Col Thomas Kao (Retd) on 21 Jul 2011.
Details of illness/ Death: Cardiac Death The details of his family are as follows:
Next of Kin Name and relationship: Smt Molly Thomas (wife)
Name of Children:
(a) Smitha (Daughter)
(b) Mr Sunil (Son)
(c) Mr Suraj (Son)
Cremation date: 25 Jul 2011
Other Information about Officer
Date of Commission: 01 Oct 1983.
Date of Retirement: 01 Feb 2004.
Date of Demise: 21 Jul 2011.
I am sad to inform you about demise of SL-3742N Lt Col Thomas KAO (Retd) on 21 Jul 2011, at Pune. He died of Cardiac Death.
Next of Kin Smt Molly Thomas (wife).
Please see email received from Signals Adm, Dte Gen of Signals, appended below. 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 -http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/ The Shradhanjli be kindly emailed to - Col James Kanagaraj, The Moderator at- reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com
In sorrow
-Chander Kamboj,
From: sigs adm
Sent: 22 July 2011 14:34To:
Subject: DEMISE OF SIGNALS OFFICER
We regret to inform the sad demise of SL-3742N Lt Col Thomas Kao (Retd) on 21 Jul 2011.
Details of illness/ Death: Cardiac Death The details of his family are as follows:
Next of Kin Name and relationship: Smt Molly Thomas (wife)
Name of Children:
(a) Smitha (Daughter)
(b) Mr Sunil (Son)
(c) Mr Suraj (Son)
Cremation date: 25 Jul 2011
Other Information about Officer
Date of Commission: 01 Oct 1983.
Date of Retirement: 01 Feb 2004.
Date of Demise: 21 Jul 2011.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Col Devender Sharma
Dear Sir,
It is my sad duty to intimate demise of our course mate Col Devender Sharma, Corps of Signals today (19 Jun ) at Fortis Hospital NOIDA. He was afflicted with Cancer of Liver since last one year. Devender was commissioned in Technical -2 Course from OTA, Chennai on 14 March 1971. His date of birth is 01 Jul 1946. He is survived by his spouse Mrs Meera Sharma and their two sons who are working in USA. They can be contacted on 08800136610 and 08800138713. The cremation is taking place at Bulandshahar today. All officers of NT SS-10 and Tech-2 offer their condolences to the bereaved family and pray to The Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and fortitude to the family to bear this irreparable loss.
Maj Gen CD Sawant (Retd) CEO, CFESPL
It is my sad duty to intimate demise of our course mate Col Devender Sharma, Corps of Signals today (19 Jun ) at Fortis Hospital NOIDA. He was afflicted with Cancer of Liver since last one year. Devender was commissioned in Technical -2 Course from OTA, Chennai on 14 March 1971. His date of birth is 01 Jul 1946. He is survived by his spouse Mrs Meera Sharma and their two sons who are working in USA. They can be contacted on 08800136610 and 08800138713. The cremation is taking place at Bulandshahar today. All officers of NT SS-10 and Tech-2 offer their condolences to the bereaved family and pray to The Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and fortitude to the family to bear this irreparable loss.
Maj Gen CD Sawant (Retd) CEO, CFESPL
Lt Col R Narasimhan
Deeply regret to hear the sad demise of Lt Col R Narasimhan Retd ( Signals);
An officer two decades senior to me.
In those days a Lt Col enjoyed more powers, status and previleges in the society than todays Lt Gens.
In spite of the gap that existed due to the then prevailing formality, the Colonel managed to leave a deep impact on the signallers, he served with. I owe a lot to senior officers' like him, for developing the values and discipline that is so very important for a soldier.
We pray for the departed soul to rest in peace.
It will be with pride that his wife, son, Brig S Rajagopalan, Daughters, daughter-in-law and grandchildren will remember the very close association they had to be a part of him.
May GOD give them strength to carry forward his mission.
Brig. G. Natarajan, Retd, Signals
An officer two decades senior to me.
In those days a Lt Col enjoyed more powers, status and previleges in the society than todays Lt Gens.
In spite of the gap that existed due to the then prevailing formality, the Colonel managed to leave a deep impact on the signallers, he served with. I owe a lot to senior officers' like him, for developing the values and discipline that is so very important for a soldier.
We pray for the departed soul to rest in peace.
It will be with pride that his wife, son, Brig S Rajagopalan, Daughters, daughter-in-law and grandchildren will remember the very close association they had to be a part of him.
May GOD give them strength to carry forward his mission.
Brig. G. Natarajan, Retd, Signals
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Lt Col R Narasimhan
17 Jun 10.
Dear Signallers,
I am sad to inform you about demise of Lt Col Narasimhan, a Signals Veteran. Col Narasimhan was DCSO Madras Area during the early 1960s. He passed away on 13 Jun 11, at Chennai. He was around 93 years of age.
Col Narasimhan is survived by wife, son, Daughters, daughter-in-law and grand children.
I am also sad to inform you about the demise of Dr (Mrs) Sarada Malhotra, wife of Col SK Malhotra (20 NDA/29 IMA). She probably passed away on 4th Jun 2011, at Delhi. Col SK Malhotra is settled in Sainik Vihar, New Delhi. We pray to Almighty to give peace to the departed souls and strength to all near ones and dear ones to bear these irreparable losses. Those of you who wish to write a "Shradhanjli", may kindly send it for being posted on our weblog -http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/ The Shradhanjli be kindly emailed to - Col James Kanagaraj, The Moderator at - reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com
In sorrow
-Chander Kamboj.
PS
1. Please read email received from Brig VA Subramanyam appended below for more details.
2. You may also read an email received from Signals Adm regarding the demise of Colonel Narasimhan, a very senior Signals Veteran. Probably you may agree with me that Dte Gen of Signals can certainly do better to show respect to Signals Veterans.
From: Brig V A Subramanyam
Sent: 17 June 2011 10:50
To: sigsadm@indiatimes.com; Brig Chander Kamboj VSM; Maj Gen RN Chakrabarty
Cc: Lt Gen P Mohapatra AVSM, ADC
Subject: obituary
Dear Chander, Forwarding a message received from Brig S Rajagopalan, (12 Tech) EME, and b-in-law of Late Col Narasimhan. Col Narasimhan was DCSO Madras Area during the early 1960s. He was around 93 years of age when he passed away. Other service details may be provided by Sigs Adm. I had informed the other elderly Signal officers in town - such as Maj Gen A Balasubrahmanian and Lt Col PR Gangadharan. Col Ganga will be 90 in a few months from now. He mentioned that Col Narasimhan was senior to him by about a year. Gen Balu knew him quite well as they served together during 1950s in Delhi. Secondly, I also wanted to inform you of the passing away of Dr (Mrs) Sarada Malhotra. She passed away - I think - on the 04th of this month at Delhi. Her husband - Col SK Malhotra (20 NDA/29 IMA) did SODE 16 with me. They got married just before the course finished during mid 1967. After the course he was posted to 1 Corps Sig Regt. He then moved to LRDE, Bangalore during 1970. Sarada did her specialisation as a DGO while they were in Bangalore. He was seconded to DRDO thereafter and much later moved to Delhi, from where he finally retired. She set up a hospital in Delhi, where she continued till her untimely demise. He is settled in Sainik Vihar. They have a daughter - Sonia - a dentist now in Dehra Dun and a son Sunil, a doctor practicing in Delhi. In sorrow-- Suby ---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: S. Rajagopalan
Date: 17 June 2011 09:05
Subject: obituary
Lt Col R Narasimhan Retd ( Signals)passed away at the age of 93 on 13th Jun
Thanks to Brig V A Subramanyam, CSO from TNK & K Area HQ placed a wreath;
Survived by wife, son, Daughters daughter-in-law and grandchildren
Brig Rajagopalan---------------EMAIL RECEIVED FROM DTE GEN OF SIGNALS
From: sigsadm@indiatimes.com [mailto:sigsadm@indiatimes.com]
Sent: 17 June 2011 14:00
Cc: reportmysignalblogspot
Subject: Demise of Lt Col Narasimhan R (Retd) Forwarding a message received from Sigs Br HQ ATNK and K Area Lt Col Narasimhan R was DCSO Madras Area during the early 1960s. He was around 93 years of age when he passed away on 13 Jun 2011 at House No 202, defence Officers Colony, Ekkattuthangal, Chennai-600032. The fuenral was conducted at 1500 h on 13 jun 2011 and a wreath on behalf of SO-in-C was laid by OC ATNK & K Area Sig Coy on 13 Jun 2011. (No forwarded message received from Sigs Adm – Chander Kamboj)
Dear Signallers,
I am sad to inform you about demise of Lt Col Narasimhan, a Signals Veteran. Col Narasimhan was DCSO Madras Area during the early 1960s. He passed away on 13 Jun 11, at Chennai. He was around 93 years of age.
Col Narasimhan is survived by wife, son, Daughters, daughter-in-law and grand children.
I am also sad to inform you about the demise of Dr (Mrs) Sarada Malhotra, wife of Col SK Malhotra (20 NDA/29 IMA). She probably passed away on 4th Jun 2011, at Delhi. Col SK Malhotra is settled in Sainik Vihar, New Delhi. We pray to Almighty to give peace to the departed souls and strength to all near ones and dear ones to bear these irreparable losses. Those of you who wish to write a "Shradhanjli", may kindly send it for being posted on our weblog -http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/ The Shradhanjli be kindly emailed to - Col James Kanagaraj, The Moderator at - reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com
In sorrow
-Chander Kamboj.
PS
1. Please read email received from Brig VA Subramanyam appended below for more details.
2. You may also read an email received from Signals Adm regarding the demise of Colonel Narasimhan, a very senior Signals Veteran. Probably you may agree with me that Dte Gen of Signals can certainly do better to show respect to Signals Veterans.
From: Brig V A Subramanyam
Sent: 17 June 2011 10:50
To: sigsadm@indiatimes.com; Brig Chander Kamboj VSM; Maj Gen RN Chakrabarty
Cc: Lt Gen P Mohapatra AVSM, ADC
Subject: obituary
Dear Chander, Forwarding a message received from Brig S Rajagopalan, (12 Tech) EME, and b-in-law of Late Col Narasimhan. Col Narasimhan was DCSO Madras Area during the early 1960s. He was around 93 years of age when he passed away. Other service details may be provided by Sigs Adm. I had informed the other elderly Signal officers in town - such as Maj Gen A Balasubrahmanian and Lt Col PR Gangadharan. Col Ganga will be 90 in a few months from now. He mentioned that Col Narasimhan was senior to him by about a year. Gen Balu knew him quite well as they served together during 1950s in Delhi. Secondly, I also wanted to inform you of the passing away of Dr (Mrs) Sarada Malhotra. She passed away - I think - on the 04th of this month at Delhi. Her husband - Col SK Malhotra (20 NDA/29 IMA) did SODE 16 with me. They got married just before the course finished during mid 1967. After the course he was posted to 1 Corps Sig Regt. He then moved to LRDE, Bangalore during 1970. Sarada did her specialisation as a DGO while they were in Bangalore. He was seconded to DRDO thereafter and much later moved to Delhi, from where he finally retired. She set up a hospital in Delhi, where she continued till her untimely demise. He is settled in Sainik Vihar. They have a daughter - Sonia - a dentist now in Dehra Dun and a son Sunil, a doctor practicing in Delhi. In sorrow-- Suby ---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: S. Rajagopalan
Date: 17 June 2011 09:05
Subject: obituary
Lt Col R Narasimhan Retd ( Signals)passed away at the age of 93 on 13th Jun
Thanks to Brig V A Subramanyam, CSO from TNK & K Area HQ placed a wreath;
Survived by wife, son, Daughters daughter-in-law and grandchildren
Brig Rajagopalan---------------EMAIL RECEIVED FROM DTE GEN OF SIGNALS
From: sigsadm@indiatimes.com [mailto:sigsadm@indiatimes.com]
Sent: 17 June 2011 14:00
Cc: reportmysignalblogspot
Subject: Demise of Lt Col Narasimhan R (Retd) Forwarding a message received from Sigs Br HQ ATNK and K Area Lt Col Narasimhan R was DCSO Madras Area during the early 1960s. He was around 93 years of age when he passed away on 13 Jun 2011 at House No 202, defence Officers Colony, Ekkattuthangal, Chennai-600032. The fuenral was conducted at 1500 h on 13 jun 2011 and a wreath on behalf of SO-in-C was laid by OC ATNK & K Area Sig Coy on 13 Jun 2011. (No forwarded message received from Sigs Adm – Chander Kamboj)
Monday, May 16, 2011
IC 26591K Col Vijaya Chandran Nair
ear Signallers,
I am sad to inform you about demise of IC 26591K, Col Vijaya Chandran Nair (Retd).He died on 11 May 2011, at Cochin between 4.30 and 05 am. He was suffering from kidney related ailments for some time.
Next of Kin: Mrs Sreekumari Nair Wife
Cremation: At Canannoor, further details not known at present.
Please see email received from Col M A Rasheed, SM (Retd), appended below.
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 -http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/
The Shradhanjli be kindly emailed to - Col James Kanagaraj, The Moderator at - reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com
In sorrow-
Chander Kamboj.
Dear Lt Col Mankoo and others,
I am sad to inform all serving and retired Signals family about the untimely demise of Col Vijaya chandran Nair. Details known to me are as under:
1. IC 26591K, Col Vijaya Chandran Nair
2. Date of commission 06 Aug 1967
3. Died on 11 May at Cochin between 4.30 and 05 am. He was suffering from kidney related ailments for some time.
4. Members of the family
MRS SREEKUMARI NAIR WIFE
MR ABHILASH NAIR SON
MISS MEKHALA NAIR DAUGHTER.
5. The body is being taken to Canannoor for performing last rites
With Prayers
Col M A Rasheed,SM (Retd)
Chief coordinator
KIMS Group of Hospitals
Trivandrum
Deep sense of regret prevails to read the passing away of Col Vijaya Chandran Nair; a signaller who served the corps in an exemplary manner and left a deep impression in those who came his way. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
May God give strength to SREEKUMARI, ABHILASH and MEKHALA to wih stand this deep shock and carry forward the values which VC Nair cherished.
We, in the Corps, will miss him.
Brig G Natarajan (Retd)
I am sad to inform you about demise of IC 26591K, Col Vijaya Chandran Nair (Retd).He died on 11 May 2011, at Cochin between 4.30 and 05 am. He was suffering from kidney related ailments for some time.
Next of Kin: Mrs Sreekumari Nair Wife
Cremation: At Canannoor, further details not known at present.
Please see email received from Col M A Rasheed, SM (Retd), appended below.
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 -http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/
The Shradhanjli be kindly emailed to - Col James Kanagaraj, The Moderator at - reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com
In sorrow-
Chander Kamboj.
Dear Lt Col Mankoo and others,
I am sad to inform all serving and retired Signals family about the untimely demise of Col Vijaya chandran Nair. Details known to me are as under:
1. IC 26591K, Col Vijaya Chandran Nair
2. Date of commission 06 Aug 1967
3. Died on 11 May at Cochin between 4.30 and 05 am. He was suffering from kidney related ailments for some time.
4. Members of the family
5. The body is being taken to Canannoor for performing last rites
With Prayers
Col M A Rasheed,SM (Retd)
Chief coordinator
KIMS Group of Hospitals
Trivandrum
Deep sense of regret prevails to read the passing away of Col Vijaya Chandran Nair; a signaller who served the corps in an exemplary manner and left a deep impression in those who came his way. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
May God give strength to SREEKUMARI, ABHILASH and MEKHALA to wih stand this deep shock and carry forward the values which VC Nair cherished.
We, in the Corps, will miss him.
Brig G Natarajan (Retd)
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Lt Col KS Rao
Lt Col KS Rao (Retd) and Mrs Shantha Rao occupied the highest place of respect in my mind ever since I had the good fortune to get to know them at MCTE in 1964.
Very unassuming couple, who always looked for opportunities to be of help to others; a highly technical signals expert who never showed off his knowledge. Their contribution to the Corps will ever be remembered.
We miss them. MAY THEIR SOULS REST IN PEACE.
May GOD give courage and strength to Dr. K.R.Rao & Mrs Nirmala Ram Mohan to carry fprward, all those values and humanity they stood for and enrich this world.
Brig G Natarajan, Signals
Very unassuming couple, who always looked for opportunities to be of help to others; a highly technical signals expert who never showed off his knowledge. Their contribution to the Corps will ever be remembered.
We miss them. MAY THEIR SOULS REST IN PEACE.
May GOD give courage and strength to Dr. K.R.Rao & Mrs Nirmala Ram Mohan to carry fprward, all those values and humanity they stood for and enrich this world.
Brig G Natarajan, Signals
Monday, April 18, 2011
Lt Col Kambal Srinivasa Rao
Born on 12th June 1929 in an orthodox Hindu Brahmin family, Kambal, as he was known to many of his colleagues and “Laddoo” to his friends, completed his B.Sc. (Physics) from Madras University and reached Banares Hindu University in a dhoti and shirt (donated by friends) to do research in Atomic Physics. Completing his M.Sc. in Electronics in 1951, he had enrolled for Ph.D. at BHU.
Fate played a hand at this stage in 1957, and requirement of funds for his family prompted him to join the Indian Army through Short Service Commission, when he joined the Corps of Signals. An option to continue with the army was again in store. Kambal found that his knowledge would be far more useful to the country’s needs through the defence services and progressed in the areas of Antenna engineering and Satellite communication – which was new technology during the 70s. After OLT at Mhow, he was sent to Telefunken, Germany to further adopt new technologies for the Army. So obsessed was he with his knowledge that he joined the HAM group with code sign “VU2RW” and was communicating through his personal transmitter (which he constructed on his own) setting an antenna over his residence.
Kambal was famous for his “Fault Dignostic Tester Trainer” which made him choose the pathway of Technical Officer Training (TOT), making the workforce of Corps of Signals more technical through training at STCs at Jabalpur, Goa and MCTE, Mhow.
During his service, his backbone deteriorated as he habitually used to lift his (heavy) paralytic father and keep on him on his scooter to take the aged person for treatment.
He retired from service in 1982 from Goa and joined Coal India Limited as Superintending Engineer (Telecom) providing the telecommunications network for the Coal fields all over India. He retired from Coal India Limited in 1984.
His wife Shantha, was his friend, philosopher & guide. She was adept at designing and creating works of art from waste materials – most popular one being “coconut shells”, of which an exhibition was held in Goa in 1983. She left for her heavenly abode in 2000.
Not undaunted by age and health problems he took up the ardous task of tutoring young students in Science & English, free of cost, only to give up at the age of 79.
Kambal is survived by his only son (Dr. K.R.Rao), daughter-in-law and two grand daughters with whom he was staying. It is as if the soul had quietly slipped into the fog, “Laddoo” is no more, but his memory will stay with us forever.
Bala,
K S Rao, a noble soul, it is unbelievable, has passed away. My close association with him was at Delhi, 1965-66. An affectionate person he was, used to encourage me when I was keen to join Army. Mrs Shantha Rao was equally made for each other with KS and we cannot forget them, the revered couple.Lakshmi and I pray for the soul rest in peace and bless all of us.
I am sure that this message would be read by Ram Mohan Rao. Our heart felt condolences for them.
With grief,
Visweswaran
Lt Col Kambal Srinivasa Rao
Dear Signallers,
I am sad to inform you about demise of Lt Col Kambal Srinivasa Rao, TOT, (Retired), on 10 Apr 2011, in a civil hospital at Vadodra.
Lt Col Kambal Srinivasa Rao was the only TOT, who was directly recruited as an officer. He died of acute pneumonia followed by heart attack.
For more details kindly see the email below received from Col VS Balan, Signals Veteran.
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 -
http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/
The Shradhanjli be kindly emailed to - Col James Kanagaraj, The Moderator at - reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com
In sorrow -
Chander Kamboj.
From: balan V.S
Sent: 16 April 2011 14:10
My dear Chander,
I came to know on 13th April that Lt Col Kambal Srinivasa Rao, (the only TOT who got directly commissioned as an officer) had passed away on 10th April 2011 at a civil hospital in Vadodara. His wife Mrs Shantha Rao had passed away in May 2000.
Their only son, Dr. Ram Mohan, a senior officer in ONGC was out of the country at that time. It was Col Rao's daughter-in-law, Mrs Nirmala Ram Mohan, who got KS admitted in the Hospital due to acute pneumonia, and after a day or so, he passed away due to heart failure. Ram Mohan was back from Europe in time to perform his Father's last rites.
I have asked Ram Mohan at Ankaleshwar (Phone No 094266 13038) to send me full details by email, and I have just received it. I am enclosing the same as an attachment.
There are many of us of the older lot who knew KS very well. May his soul rest in peace.
With regards,
VS Balan
I am sad to inform you about demise of Lt Col Kambal Srinivasa Rao, TOT, (Retired), on 10 Apr 2011, in a civil hospital at Vadodra.
Lt Col Kambal Srinivasa Rao was the only TOT, who was directly recruited as an officer. He died of acute pneumonia followed by heart attack.
For more details kindly see the email below received from Col VS Balan, Signals Veteran.
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 -
http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/
The Shradhanjli be kindly emailed to - Col James Kanagaraj, The Moderator at - reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com
In sorrow -
Chander Kamboj.
From: balan V.S
Sent: 16 April 2011 14:10
My dear Chander,
I came to know on 13th April that Lt Col Kambal Srinivasa Rao, (the only TOT who got directly commissioned as an officer) had passed away on 10th April 2011 at a civil hospital in Vadodara. His wife Mrs Shantha Rao had passed away in May 2000.
Their only son, Dr. Ram Mohan, a senior officer in ONGC was out of the country at that time. It was Col Rao's daughter-in-law, Mrs Nirmala Ram Mohan, who got KS admitted in the Hospital due to acute pneumonia, and after a day or so, he passed away due to heart failure. Ram Mohan was back from Europe in time to perform his Father's last rites.
I have asked Ram Mohan at Ankaleshwar (Phone No 094266 13038) to send me full details by email, and I have just received it. I am enclosing the same as an attachment.
There are many of us of the older lot who knew KS very well. May his soul rest in peace.
With regards,
VS Balan
Monday, February 28, 2011
Brig AS Apte
Please convey heartfelt condolesenses to the family of Brig Apte. He was my first coy cmdr in 26 Inf Div Sig Regt in 1961 and I have great regards for him and had learnt a lot from him.
Brig D K Uberoy (Retd)
We regret to inform the sad demise of IC-1720 Brig AS Apte (Retd) on 26 Feb 2011. The details of his family are as follows:
Next of Kin: Mrs Sunanda Apte (Wife)
Children: Mr Ashok Apte (Son) and Mrs Jaisree (Daughter)
Tele/ Mob No: 040-27112585
Postal Address: House No B-138, Sainikpuri, Secunderabad-500594
Other Information about Officer
1. Date of Birth: 20 Sep 1925
2. Date of Commission: 07 Jun 1947
3. Date of Retirement: 31 Aug 1975
4. Date of Demise: 26 Feb2011
5. Last Appointment Held: CSO 15 Corps
With Warm Regards,
Lt Col AS Mankoo
Dir Sigs Adm
Brig AS Apte
Dear All,
It is sad to hear the sad demise of Brig Apte whom I have known since 1972 and later from 1982 onwards. I called on him on Oct 2010. He was fragile but still in great spirits and was keen to meet over a cup a tea. As a member of our Sainikpuri Society, he did yeomen service to the veterans settled down in and around Sainikpuri society.
1. Worked relentlessly to get the Post Office to the colony.
2. Managed to get Sub-Area Canteen outlet to the Colony.
3. Took great initiative to organise voluntary help at MI room established at Vayupuri colony and also at Sarada Hospital (Under Ramakrishna Mission) opposite our colony
I must share this with all of you for posterity to honour the departed soul where he could deny the privileges for the welfare of junior officers.
When he was our CSO 15 Corps, I was serving in 3 Inf Div Sig Regt during 72-75. I was nominated for Pre-Staff course at Gulmarg and another signal officer Maj Sarna from J Comn Sig Regt was also nominated. He was so kind to allot Mercury hut for both of us breaking all norms for the entire duration of the course so that we both could comfortably stay with family. Having done that, he had to face the crisis of S-O-in-C designate Gen Sapra wanting to stay during that time.
CO of the 15 Corps Sig Regt ordered us to vacate without making any alterante arrangements for us. When he came to know of it, he fired the CO and asked him to make alternate arrangements to the S-O-in-C designate without disturbing us.
I narrated this incident several times to the retired signal officers and sharing with you all now. This is the only way I can pay my tributes to him being in US since December 2010. I am fortunate to have almost 30 years of continuous association with him after his retirement.
Please convey our deep sympathies to Mrs Apte and his daughter and son-in-law Uppal when you meet them.
In Sorrow,
Col (Retd) KP Rao and family
I am deeply grieved to learn of the sad demise of Brig Apte. I am writing to Mrs Sunanda Apte and to his younger brother Lt Gen SS Apte (Bapu).
Brig Anand Apte did OLT course together at Mhow and became close friends for life. I last met him when I went to look him up at his house in secunderabad two years back. Anand Apte was one of the most principled and upright persons I have ever met.
-Veteran BK Rai
Brig AS Apte
It was with deep distress that we learnt of the sad demise of Anand Apte. I have just spoken to his wife and conveyed our deep condolences.
He joined the IMA with the First Post War(1939-45) Course on 18 Feb 1946 and though he was commissioned, six months later than us, in Jun 1947, he was always considered part of the First Course.
Anand served as a colleague with me in the Signals Directorate in the early sixties. He was a fine officer, extremely dedicated to make a thorough job of whatever was assigned to him; a thorough gentleman and a good friend. After retirement he remained in close touch with all Corps events. I am aware he attended every function at which veterans were invited and did all he could to boost the morale of veterans and serving personnel alike.
It may not be well-known but he was so attached to the Corps and the First Course, in particular, that he established contact with GOCinC ARTRAC, during his visit to Secunderabad and followed it up with him, when he became the COAS, to seek concurrence to a Signal officer of the First Course to review the Passing out Parade at the IMA on a suitable date, preferably the 60th Anniversary of commissioning of the First Course in Dec 2006. It was his regret that the request could not be acceded due to prevalent custom and tradition.
We invoke the Blessings of the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and courage to the family to bear the loss with fortitude
With regards
(Lt Gen MS Sodhi, Former SO-in-C)
I offer my Shradhanjli to the departed soul.
It was great to know Late Brig A S Apte. He will be remembered for his great Community Service at Sainikpuri and one of his great writing “A Spiritual Odyssey - An Exploration of the Scriptures of the Nine Living Religions of the World”.
Regards,
Lt Col(retd) V V P Menon
He joined the IMA with the First Post War(1939-45) Course on 18 Feb 1946 and though he was commissioned, six months later than us, in Jun 1947, he was always considered part of the First Course.
Anand served as a colleague with me in the Signals Directorate in the early sixties. He was a fine officer, extremely dedicated to make a thorough job of whatever was assigned to him; a thorough gentleman and a good friend. After retirement he remained in close touch with all Corps events. I am aware he attended every function at which veterans were invited and did all he could to boost the morale of veterans and serving personnel alike.
It may not be well-known but he was so attached to the Corps and the First Course, in particular, that he established contact with GOCinC ARTRAC, during his visit to Secunderabad and followed it up with him, when he became the COAS, to seek concurrence to a Signal officer of the First Course to review the Passing out Parade at the IMA on a suitable date, preferably the 60th Anniversary of commissioning of the First Course in Dec 2006. It was his regret that the request could not be acceded due to prevalent custom and tradition.
We invoke the Blessings of the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and courage to the family to bear the loss with fortitude
With regards
(Lt Gen MS Sodhi, Former SO-in-C)
I offer my Shradhanjli to the departed soul.
It was great to know Late Brig A S Apte. He will be remembered for his great Community Service at Sainikpuri and one of his great writing “A Spiritual Odyssey - An Exploration of the Scriptures of the Nine Living Religions of the World”.
Regards,
Lt Col(retd) V V P Menon
Brig AS Apte
It is with a sense of deep regret that I read the email that conveys the news of the sad demise of Brig AS Apte (retd).
A great decisive signaller with humane approach, who accepted responsibility for his command and radiated confidence. He will be missed by the lucky ones who got to know him and learn from him.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
I salute the lady who stood by him; Pray to GOD to give her strength to bear this seperation.
Brig. G. Natarajan, Signals
Deepest Condolences on passing away of a stalwart Signaller who was liked & loved by all who came in his contact ...... chandra & latika shukla
Chandra B Shukla
A great decisive signaller with humane approach, who accepted responsibility for his command and radiated confidence. He will be missed by the lucky ones who got to know him and learn from him.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
I salute the lady who stood by him; Pray to GOD to give her strength to bear this seperation.
Brig. G. Natarajan, Signals
Deepest Condolences on passing away of a stalwart Signaller who was liked & loved by all who came in his contact ...... chandra & latika shukla
Chandra B Shukla
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Brig AS Apte
26 Feb 10.
Dear Signallers,
I am sad to inform you about demise of Brig AS Apte, Signals Veteran, on 26 Feb 2011, at Secunderabad. He had been ailing for some time.
Next of Kin: Mrs Apte, (Regret first name not known), Wife – Phone - 040-27112585. B-138, SainikPuri, Secunderabad-94.
I had the privilege of serving under Brig Apte twice. In first tenure with him I was Sublatern A Sec in 26 Inf Div Sig Regt and he was our Company Commander. In second tenure he was commanding the 36 Inf Div Sig Regt at Saugar and I was OC 115 Inf Bde Sig Coy at Dhana.
He was very kind hearted and thorough in professional knowledge. He was very quick in giving decisions and always supported the decisions taken by his subordinates.
Please see email received from Lt Gen SRR Aiyengar, appended below.
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 this weblog -
The Shradhanjli be kindly emailed to- Col James Kanagaraj, The Moderator at - reportmysignalblogspot(at)gmail.com
In sorrow -
Chander Kamboj.
From: ranga aiyengar
Sent: 26 February 2011 20:46
Dear Chander,
It is with deep sorrow that i wish to convey the news of the sad demise of Brig AS Apte (Retd). He had been ailing for some time and died at approx 1630 hrs on Saturday, 26 Feb. He is survived by his wife, son and daughter (married).
With deep sorrow
Lt Gen (Retd) SRR Aiyengar
Dear Signallers,
I am sad to inform you about demise of Brig AS Apte, Signals Veteran, on 26 Feb 2011, at Secunderabad. He had been ailing for some time.
Next of Kin: Mrs Apte, (Regret first name not known), Wife – Phone - 040-27112585. B-138, SainikPuri, Secunderabad-94.
I had the privilege of serving under Brig Apte twice. In first tenure with him I was Sublatern A Sec in 26 Inf Div Sig Regt and he was our Company Commander. In second tenure he was commanding the 36 Inf Div Sig Regt at Saugar and I was OC 115 Inf Bde Sig Coy at Dhana.
He was very kind hearted and thorough in professional knowledge. He was very quick in giving decisions and always supported the decisions taken by his subordinates.
Please see email received from Lt Gen SRR Aiyengar, appended below.
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 this weblog -
The Shradhanjli be kindly emailed to- Col James Kanagaraj, The Moderator at - reportmysignalblogspot(at)gmail.com
In sorrow -
Chander Kamboj.
From: ranga aiyengar
Sent: 26 February 2011 20:46
Dear Chander,
It is with deep sorrow that i wish to convey the news of the sad demise of Brig AS Apte (Retd). He had been ailing for some time and died at approx 1630 hrs on Saturday, 26 Feb. He is survived by his wife, son and daughter (married).
With deep sorrow
Lt Gen (Retd) SRR Aiyengar
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Lt Col Mukesh Sharma
Lt Col Mukesh Sharma was my immediate junior in the Corps of Sgnals. My association with him has been extremely cordial. He was kind, helpful and cared for his friends always and every time.
I feel the great loss created by his untimely demise.
May his soul rest in peace and let God give strength to Rekha and children to bear the loss.
Lt Col (Retd) S Atholi
[IC 33368H]
I feel the great loss created by his untimely demise.
May his soul rest in peace and let God give strength to Rekha and children to bear the loss.
Lt Col (Retd) S Atholi
[IC 33368H]
Lt Col Mukesh Sharma
I was deeply shocked by the untimely and sad demise of Lt Col Mukesh Sharma.
Mukesh happened to be the course senior of SSC SODE course in CME way back in 1978-79 where I happened to be his group officer. He was an officer who was extremely mature, much beyond his age and service. He was very caring and always acted as a buffer to safeguard the interests of his fellow students.
Once in 1983, I had to rush my two year old son to Command Hospital Lucknow for an emergency treatment. Mukesh who was posted there came immediately and lent his scooter to me for running around. Next day I saw him walking to the CH to enquire about my son. Mrs Shrama too took extra care of my son while in hospital. Mukesh was without a transport for next four days.
Very few people can have the golden heart like Mukesh.
May God grant peace to the departed soul and give courage to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.
Deeply in sorrow,
Lt Gen A K Saini
Mukesh happened to be the course senior of SSC SODE course in CME way back in 1978-79 where I happened to be his group officer. He was an officer who was extremely mature, much beyond his age and service. He was very caring and always acted as a buffer to safeguard the interests of his fellow students.
Once in 1983, I had to rush my two year old son to Command Hospital Lucknow for an emergency treatment. Mukesh who was posted there came immediately and lent his scooter to me for running around. Next day I saw him walking to the CH to enquire about my son. Mrs Shrama too took extra care of my son while in hospital. Mukesh was without a transport for next four days.
Very few people can have the golden heart like Mukesh.
May God grant peace to the departed soul and give courage to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.
Deeply in sorrow,
Lt Gen A K Saini
Friday, February 18, 2011
IC-33370A Lt Col Mukesh Kumar
Deeply grieved to read that Col Mukesh Kumar, a very young veteran, is NO more.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
May GOD give courage and strength to Mrs Rekha Sharma, Maj Amit Sharma,
Mr Ashish Sharma, and the near and dear ones to bear this irrepairable loss and to carry forward the values he cherished.
Brig G Natarajan, Signals
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
May GOD give courage and strength to Mrs Rekha Sharma, Maj Amit Sharma,
Mr Ashish Sharma, and the near and dear ones to bear this irrepairable loss and to carry forward the values he cherished.
Brig G Natarajan, Signals
IC-33370A Lt Col Mukesh Kumar
Dear Signallers,
I am sad to inform you about demise of IC-33370A Lt Col Mukesh Kumar, Veteran Signaller, of SS-14 course, at 3.50 AM, on 17 Feb 11, at his residence in Bhopal.
Next of Kin
Mrs Rekha Sharma (wife),
Land line: 0755-2464747,
Mobile: 9009682225, 7566065660
Postal Address.
G-3, Janki Enclave, Chuna Bhatti, Bhopal (MP)-462016
Cremation Was held on 17 Feb 11.
Chautha Ceremony.
Chautha & Uthala will be held on 20 Feb 2011 (Sunday) at 10.00am (tentatively) at his residence G-3, Janki Enclave, Chuna Bhatti, Bhopal-462016.
Please see emails received from Dte Gen of Signals and Col Umakant Saxena appended below.
We pray to Almighty to give peace to the departed soul and strength to all his 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 -
http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/
The Shradhanjli be kindly emailed to - Col James Kanagaraj, The Moderator at - reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com
In sorrow -
Chander Kamboj.
From Dte Gen of Signals
We regret to inform the sad demise of IC-33370A Lt Col Mukesh Kumar (Retd) on 17 Feb 2011.
The details of his family are as follows:-
Next of Kin
Name and relationship: Mrs Rekha Sharma (Wife)
Name of Children: Maj Amit Sharma (AEC), Mr AshisSharma (Son, 26 Yrs Software Engineer Coy, Pune)
Address: G-3, Janki Enclave, Chuna Bhatti, Bhopal (MP)-462016
Cremation
Date and Time of Cremation: Subhash Nagar Crematorium, Bhopal (MP) at 1600h on 17 Feb 2011.
Other Information about Officer
1. Date of Birth: 20 Oct 1950
2. Date of Commission: 03 Dec 1973
3. Date of Retirement: 31 Oct 2003
4. Date of Demise: 17 Feb2011
AS Mankoo
Lt Col
Dir Sigs Adm
For SO-in-C
Feb 2011
Copy to:-
SO to SO-in-C
Sigs-4
MCTE, Mhow
Sigs-9 (CDM)
From: umakant saxena
Sent: 17 February 2011 22:48
To: CS.Kamboj@yahoo.in
Subject: SAD DEMISE OF LT COL MUKESH SHARMA
Dear Sir,
With profound grief, we inform the sad demise of Lt Col Mukesh Sharma (Retd) of SS-14 course on 17 Feb 2011 at 3.50 am at his residence in Bhopal. He was an officer who lived upto the true definition of brotherhood, compassion and camaraderie. And has roped-in thousands of friends by a single chain of love and affection.
Chauthala & Uthala will be held on 20 Feb 2011 (Sunday) at 10.00am (tentatively) at his residence G-3, Janki Enklave, Chuna Bhatti, Bhopal-462016.
May God give strength to the family members to bear the great loss.
Details of his family:
Mrs Rekha Sharma (wife)
Maj Amit Sharma (Son)
Mr Ashish Sharma (Son)
Regards,
Col Umakant Saxena
I am sad to inform you about demise of IC-33370A Lt Col Mukesh Kumar, Veteran Signaller, of SS-14 course, at 3.50 AM, on 17 Feb 11, at his residence in Bhopal.
Next of Kin
Mrs Rekha Sharma (wife),
Land line: 0755-2464747,
Mobile: 9009682225, 7566065660
Postal Address.
G-3, Janki Enclave, Chuna Bhatti, Bhopal (MP)-462016
Cremation Was held on 17 Feb 11.
Chautha Ceremony.
Chautha & Uthala will be held on 20 Feb 2011 (Sunday) at 10.00am (tentatively) at his residence G-3, Janki Enclave, Chuna Bhatti, Bhopal-462016.
Please see emails received from Dte Gen of Signals and Col Umakant Saxena appended below.
We pray to Almighty to give peace to the departed soul and strength to all his 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 -
http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/
The Shradhanjli be kindly emailed to - Col James Kanagaraj, The Moderator at - reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com
In sorrow -
Chander Kamboj.
From Dte Gen of Signals
We regret to inform the sad demise of IC-33370A Lt Col Mukesh Kumar (Retd) on 17 Feb 2011.
The details of his family are as follows:-
Next of Kin
Name and relationship: Mrs Rekha Sharma (Wife)
Name of Children: Maj Amit Sharma (AEC), Mr AshisSharma (Son, 26 Yrs Software Engineer Coy, Pune)
Address: G-3, Janki Enclave, Chuna Bhatti, Bhopal (MP)-462016
Cremation
Date and Time of Cremation: Subhash Nagar Crematorium, Bhopal (MP) at 1600h on 17 Feb 2011.
Other Information about Officer
1. Date of Birth: 20 Oct 1950
2. Date of Commission: 03 Dec 1973
3. Date of Retirement: 31 Oct 2003
4. Date of Demise: 17 Feb2011
AS Mankoo
Lt Col
Dir Sigs Adm
For SO-in-C
Feb 2011
Copy to:-
SO to SO-in-C
Sigs-4
MCTE, Mhow
Sigs-9 (CDM)
From: umakant saxena
Sent: 17 February 2011 22:48
To: CS.Kamboj@yahoo.in
Subject: SAD DEMISE OF LT COL MUKESH SHARMA
Dear Sir,
With profound grief, we inform the sad demise of Lt Col Mukesh Sharma (Retd) of SS-14 course on 17 Feb 2011 at 3.50 am at his residence in Bhopal. He was an officer who lived upto the true definition of brotherhood, compassion and camaraderie. And has roped-in thousands of friends by a single chain of love and affection.
Chauthala & Uthala will be held on 20 Feb 2011 (Sunday) at 10.00am (tentatively) at his residence G-3, Janki Enklave, Chuna Bhatti, Bhopal-462016.
May God give strength to the family members to bear the great loss.
Details of his family:
Mrs Rekha Sharma (wife)
Maj Amit Sharma (Son)
Mr Ashish Sharma (Son)
Regards,
Col Umakant Saxena
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Brig Yeshwant Desai, AVSM
My association with Brig Yeshwant goes back to 1952 when I was posted to the Signals Directorate as GSO3 (Traffic and Procedure) and he was the GSO2(Comns). I can rightly say that he was the one who introduced me to staff work at Army HQ and dealings with the Ministry of Defence, which was to stand me in good stead for my subsequent tenures at the Directorate. It is almost over six decades ago, but I cannot recall any situation that ruffled him. Needless to say there were many, in the early days of establishing procedures and standardising the functioning of Signal Centres'. The General Staff at Army HQ, as we saw it, had little depth of knowledge of communications problems. He, to his credit, resolved almost all of them at his level. His demeanour, as an immediate superior, was polite and understanding. Guidance to junior staff was based on thorough knowledge and clarity of thought. A good lesson to have learnt in one's early years.
I had the pleasure of meeting him at a recent SOinC's Conclave Social a couple of years ago and he was his usual cheerful and affable self. Little did one realise that would be a farewell meet. In him the Corps has lost a veteran whose qualities of an officer and gentleman could and should be well emulated. He and his wife Suhas were a very likeable couple and they made both junior officers and others feel comfortable in their company.
We invoke the Blessings of God for the departed soul and strength and courage to his wife and the family to bear his physical absence with fortitude.
Lt Gen MS Sodhi (Retd)
I had the pleasure of meeting him at a recent SOinC's Conclave Social a couple of years ago and he was his usual cheerful and affable self. Little did one realise that would be a farewell meet. In him the Corps has lost a veteran whose qualities of an officer and gentleman could and should be well emulated. He and his wife Suhas were a very likeable couple and they made both junior officers and others feel comfortable in their company.
We invoke the Blessings of God for the departed soul and strength and courage to his wife and the family to bear his physical absence with fortitude.
Lt Gen MS Sodhi (Retd)
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Brig Yeshwant Desai, AVSM
I first met Brig Desai in 1970, when he was the Dy Comdt MCTE, and we were doing SODE 22. He had recently come from a foreign assignment (MA in Germany, I think). Mrs Desai soon became a favourite with us bachelors, as she never refused a dance!. Their young daughter too was much in demand as a dancing partner. They were the epitome of grace and gentle behaviour, even with young officers. No wonder, The Deputy Comdt's house was the one where all the YO's went first, to perform the then sacrosanct duty of calling on senior officers.
My last meeting with him was in Defence Colony about two years back, when I met him to get some inputs for the Corps History. As usual, Mrs Desai was the same gracious hostess that she had been almost 40 years earlier.
In his departure, the Corps has lost one of its finest officers. I pray for peace to his departed soul.
Maj Gen VK Singh (Retd)
My last meeting with him was in Defence Colony about two years back, when I met him to get some inputs for the Corps History. As usual, Mrs Desai was the same gracious hostess that she had been almost 40 years earlier.
In his departure, the Corps has lost one of its finest officers. I pray for peace to his departed soul.
Maj Gen VK Singh (Retd)
Brig Yeshwant Desai, AVSM
Later we remained in touch at Delhi, having red my first book 'Letters From The Border' he kept goading me to write another which resulted in 'A Soldiers Journey Through Life with Two Wives'. He invited me to Delhi Gemkhana for a cermonial presentation of the book to the club library.
A fine gentleman, will be remembered fondly by all who served under or with him.
Pictures of his visit to 27 Mtn DIv just before the operations of 1971.
Brig Lakshman
Brig YS Desai , AVSM
I have known Brig YS Desai as an extremely honest officer devoted to his profession. He was loved by juniors and seniors alike, and it was a pleasure to work under his guidance.
I had the privilege of serving under him at the height of Bangla Desh War of 1971 in 33 Corps and shall always remember the support, guidance encouragement I received from him.
Col SK Paranjape, Retd.
Col & Mrs CK SESHADRI note with deep sorrow the sad demise of Brig
Yeshwant Desai. I remember my close association with him and his
family when he was the deputy commandant of MCTE, mhow where i was
posted during 1967-70. He was very humble, gentle and hospitable.
Our heartfelt condolences to Mrs Suhasini Desai, Jyothsna and Mekhala
Col CK Seshadri (Retd)
I feel very proud of the opportunity that i had in my YO days to get to know Brig Yeshwant Desai, AVSM (Retd), He left behind an everlasting pride in the Corps. Deeply regret at his farewell to his human body.May his soul rest in PEACE. May GOD give strength to near and dear ones to bear the loss and Courage to carry for ward the values he stood for.
Brig G Natarajan (Retd)
I had the privilege of serving under him at the height of Bangla Desh War of 1971 in 33 Corps and shall always remember the support, guidance encouragement I received from him.
Col SK Paranjape, Retd.
Col & Mrs CK SESHADRI note with deep sorrow the sad demise of Brig
Yeshwant Desai. I remember my close association with him and his
family when he was the deputy commandant of MCTE, mhow where i was
posted during 1967-70. He was very humble, gentle and hospitable.
Our heartfelt condolences to Mrs Suhasini Desai, Jyothsna and Mekhala
Col CK Seshadri (Retd)
I feel very proud of the opportunity that i had in my YO days to get to know Brig Yeshwant Desai, AVSM (Retd), He left behind an everlasting pride in the Corps. Deeply regret at his farewell to his human body.May his soul rest in PEACE. May GOD give strength to near and dear ones to bear the loss and Courage to carry for ward the values he stood for.
Brig G Natarajan (Retd)
Monday, January 31, 2011
Brig Yeshwant Desai
The passing away of Brig Yeshwant Desai is a big loss to the Corps and for those who served with him or knew him. He was an outstanding officer and a thorough gentleman. He had great poise, polished manners, was soft spoken, very mature.. He never got flustered or excited what ever the circumstances. He was also very friendly and approachable.
Brig Desai was a World War II veteran. I had the privilege and pleasure to serve with him when he was Chief Signal Officer 33 Corps in early 1970s. I hold him in very high esteem and feel very sad that he is no more with us.
Our deepest condolences to Mrs. Desai and family members. May God rest the
departed soul in peace.
Lt Gen Harbhajan Singh
Signal Officer-in-Chief and
Senior Colonel Commandant 1988-91
Brig Desai was a World War II veteran. I had the privilege and pleasure to serve with him when he was Chief Signal Officer 33 Corps in early 1970s. I hold him in very high esteem and feel very sad that he is no more with us.
Our deepest condolences to Mrs. Desai and family members. May God rest the
departed soul in peace.
Lt Gen Harbhajan Singh
Signal Officer-in-Chief and
Senior Colonel Commandant 1988-91
Sunday, January 30, 2011
IC-978 Brig Yeshwant Desai, AVSM
29 Jan 10.
Dear Signallers,
I am sad to inform you about demise of IC-978 Brig Yeshwant Desai, AVSM (Retd), on 29 Jan 2011.
He died of heart attack.
Next of Kin
Mrs Suhasini Desai, Wife. - 09818496544
C-68, Defence Colony, New Delhi - 110024
Cremation
Electric Crematorium, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, at 1700h on 30 Jan 2011.
Please see email received from Dte Gen of Signals, appended below.
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 -
http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/
The Shradhanjli be kindly emailed to - Col James Kanagaraj, The Moderator at - reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com
In sorrow -
Chander Kamboj.
From: sigsadm
Sent: 29 January 2011 18:07
To: CS Kamboj
Subject: Demise of Retd Signal Offr
Dear sir,
We regret to inform the sad demise of IC-978 Brig Yeshwant Desai, AVSM (Retd) on 29 Jan 2011 at New Delhi.
Details of illness: Heart Attack.
Next of Kin: Mrs Suhasini Desai(Wife)
Children: Ms Jyotsna Desai(Daughter) and Mrs Mekhala Singh (Daughter)
Date and time of Cremation : Electric Crematorium, Lodhi Road, New Delhi at 1700h on 30 JAN 2011.
Other Information about Officer
1. Date of birth: 09 Jan 1924.
2. Date of Seniority: 12 May 1942
3. Date of retirement: 31 Jan 1976
4. Date of demise: 29 Jan 2011
With warm regards
Lt Col AS mankoo
Dir Sigs Adm
Dear Signallers,
I am sad to inform you about demise of IC-978 Brig Yeshwant Desai, AVSM (Retd), on 29 Jan 2011.
He died of heart attack.
Next of Kin
Mrs Suhasini Desai, Wife. - 09818496544
C-68, Defence Colony, New Delhi - 110024
Cremation
Electric Crematorium, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, at 1700h on 30 Jan 2011.
Please see email received from Dte Gen of Signals, appended below.
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 -
http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/
The Shradhanjli be kindly emailed to - Col James Kanagaraj, The Moderator at - reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com
In sorrow -
Chander Kamboj.
From: sigsadm
Sent: 29 January 2011 18:07
To: CS Kamboj
Subject: Demise of Retd Signal Offr
Dear sir,
We regret to inform the sad demise of IC-978 Brig Yeshwant Desai, AVSM (Retd) on 29 Jan 2011 at New Delhi.
Details of illness: Heart Attack.
Next of Kin: Mrs Suhasini Desai(Wife)
Children: Ms Jyotsna Desai(Daughter) and Mrs Mekhala Singh (Daughter)
Date and time of Cremation : Electric Crematorium, Lodhi Road, New Delhi at 1700h on 30 JAN 2011.
Other Information about Officer
1. Date of birth: 09 Jan 1924.
2. Date of Seniority: 12 May 1942
3. Date of retirement: 31 Jan 1976
4. Date of demise: 29 Jan 2011
With warm regards
Lt Col AS mankoo
Dir Sigs Adm
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