The real life hero is no more. Sam Manekshaw passed away

World Mirror

Written by Team Josh

Friday, 27 June 2008

Former Army Chief Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw passed away at Military Hospital in Wellington, the Defence Ministry said on Friday.

Sam Manekshaw was the hero of India's famous victory over Pakistan in 1971 Indo-Pak war which resulted into the formation of Bangladesh.

The Padma Vibhushan and Military Cross awardee, was admitted in the hospital when he developed "acute broncho pneumonia" with associated complications. He had slipped into a coma earlier in the day and the end came just after midnight at 00:30 am, the Defence Ministry said in a statement.

Sam Manekshaw born on April 1914 in Amritsar, Punjab. He joined the first batch of 40 cadets at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehra Dun on 01 October 1932. He passed out of the IMA in December 1934 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Indian Army. He held several regimental assignments and was first attached to the Royal Scouts and later to the 12 Frontier Force Rifles.

Manekshaw succeeded General Kumaramangalam as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in June 1969.

He was conferred with the honorary rank of Field Marshal in January 1973.

He was known for his bravery and tough stands. The nation shall not forget his efforts to bring us glory and pride.

His Life:

Born on April 1914
Birthplace : Amritsar, Punjab, India
joined the first batch of 40 cadets at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun on 1 October 1932
passed out of the IMA in December 1934
military career spanned four decades, from the British era and World War II, to the three wars against China and Pakistan after India's independence in 1947
nation honoured him with a Padma Bhushan in 1968
succeeded General Kumaramangalam as cheif of Army Staff on 7 June 1969
He masterminded the rout of the Pakistan Army in one of the quickest victories in the recent military history
Played vital role in Indo-Pak war in 1971
President of India awarded him a Padma Vibhushan in 1972
President of Indiaconferred upon him the rank of Field Marshal on 1 January 1973
Manekshaw retired on 15 January 1973
He died of complication from pneumonia at the Military Hospital in Wellington, Tamil Nadu on 0030 hours, June 27th, 2008 at the age of 94

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pravin shastri said:

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Field Marshal Manekshaw's life makes a powerful comment on the impact a charismatic and trasformational leader can make on India. Although there might have been some equally competent army chiefs in the past,Sam's stature transcended the olive green world of Brigades ,Divisions, Corps and Commands. Rarely in post-independent India a leader has commanded such respect and admiration from the entire population.

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Naren said:

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The Saftey, honour and welfare of your country comes first always and everytime. The honour,welfare and comfort of the men you command comes next. Your own ease, comfort and safety comes last always and everytime is the remarkable words of Field Marshal Sir Philip Chetwode and is the inscription of the Indian Military Academy. We are all proud of you Bahadur saab. Your tactics and leadership qualities are lessons for us and the generations to come, as they will read your bravery in thier history. May your soul rest in peace.

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Bhaaskaran.R said:

	... We as Indians are really proud of having such a dynamic personlity and war hero with us. Eventhough there were many controversies and remarks thrown on you during your life time, nothing could over shadow the sacrifices and heroism of yours sir.. may the soul of real life hero rest in peace.
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June 27, 2008
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Ramsay Abraham said:

	... God keep you with him, Field Marshall. We, as Indians, have been honoured to have you among us.
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June 28, 2008
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s.balasubramanyam said:

	... a gallantry son of india passed away, which has left a huge vacuum for the indian society which . may his soul rest in peace
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June 28, 2008
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ashish palkar said:

	... I would love to be born as Sam Manekshaw.What a great life he has lived.Truly inspired me.I salute you Field Marshal Manekshaw
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Srikanth Naidu said:

	... He is my hero and every one can see his guts and every one should be like him. Long Live Sir Sam Manekshaw Indian First Field Marshall.
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