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Army Mourns Passing of Ex-Chief Gen. Vishwa Nath Sharma
31 Jul
Summary
- Former Army Chief Gen. Vishwa Nath Sharma passed away at 96.
- He served as Chief of Army Staff from 1988 to 1990.
- Gen. Sharma hailed from a distinguished military family.
Former Army Chief General Vishwa Nath Sharma died on Friday at the age of 96. He served as the Chief of the Army Staff for two years, from June 30, 1988, to June 30, 1990.
General Sharma had a distinguished military career, participating as a major in the 1965 Indo-Pak War in the Lahore Sector. He later commanded an Armoured Regiment and received the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 1977 for his service.
He rose through the ranks, commanding various divisions and corps in crucial sectors. He was honored with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal for his distinguished service. The Indian Army expressed profound grief over his demise.
Born on June 4, 1930, General Sharma belonged to a prominent military family. His elder brother, Major Som Nath Sharma, was Independent India's first Param Vir Chakra awardee, a legacy General Sharma continued with his own distinguished service.
