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  1. starsunfolded.com › sam-manekshawSam Manekshaw Age, Height, Death, Wife, Family, Biography ...

    Jun 27, 2008 · Sam Manekshaw was the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal. He fought in five wars, including World War 2 and the 1971 India-Pakistan war, and received many honours, including the Padma Vibhushan.

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    Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw MC (4 April 1914 – 27 June 2008), also known as Sam Bahadur ("Sam the Brave"), was the chief of the army staff of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, and the first Indian Army officer to be promoted

  3. wikibio.in › sam-manekshawSam Manekshaw Wiki, Age, Height, Death, Wife, Family ...

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    Sam Manekshaw was born on Friday, 3 April 1914 (age 94 years; at the time of death) in Amritsar, Punjab. His zodiac sign is Aries. He did his schooling from the Sherwood College, Nanital. He pursued graduation from the Hindu Sabha College, Amritsar. He then attended the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun. Sam wanted to go to London to study medici...

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    Sam Manekshaw used to follow the Zoroastrianism Religion The Times of India. His father, Hormusji Manekshaw, was an army doctor. His mother, Hilla, was a homemaker. He was his parent’s fifth child. He had 3 brothers- Fali (Elder; Engineer), Jan (Elder; Engineer), and Jemi (Younger; Medical officer of the Royal Indian Air Force). Sam had two elder s...

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    Sam was selected in the first batch of the Indian Military Academy after it was formed. It was a batch of 40 students, and they were called the Pioneers. He attempted the entrance exam, and he was sixth on the merit list. His military training began on 1 October 1932, and he graduated as a second lieutenant on 1 February 1935. He was commissioned i...

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    After his retirement, Sam, along with his wife Siloo, had settled in Coonoor, a small town next to Wellington Cantonment in Tamil Nadu. In June 2008, Sam was admitted to the hospital; as he was suffering from pneumonia. His condition was getting worse and he had developed many complications. On 27 June 2008, at 12:30 am, Sam Manekshaw passed away a...

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    Even though a Field Marshal stays on the payroll of the Indian Army for a lifetime, it was reported that he was not given his due allowances and entitlements. In 2007, former President of India APJ...

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    Military Cross (1942)
    Burma Gallantry Award (1944)
    9 Years Long Service Medal (1944)
    1939-1945 Star (1945)

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    Sam Manekshaw owned a Sunbeam Rapier, which he had bought in 1957 for 16,000 INR. He also owns a Maruti 800.

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    Sam was the first Indian Army officer to be commissioned to the rank of Field Marshal. He is also the only officer who was promoted to the rank of Field Marshal while being on active duty. The only...

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    Learn about the life and achievements of Sam Manekshaw, the first Indian Army Chief to be promoted to Field Marshal. Find out his height, family, career, death, controversies, and more from this comprehensive wiki page.

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  4. www.news18.com › lifestyle › sam-manekshaw-deathSam Manekshaw Death Anniversary 2024: 5 Facts About ... - News18

    2 days ago · The former chief of army staff served the country during several wars and conflicts. He became the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal, which is the highest attainable rank in the Indian Army. Sam Manekshaw was born in a Parsi family on April 3, 1914. His father Hormusji Manekshaw was a doctor.

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  6. www.business-standard.com › lifestyle › samSam Manekshaw Death Anniversary 2024: 5 lesser-known facts ...

    2 days ago · Sam Manekshaw, popularly known as Sam Bahadur, was the first Indian Army officer promoted to the rank of field marshal, the highest attainable rank in the Indian Army. He was the chief of army staff during the Indo-Pakistani war in 1971 and served the Indian army for four long decades starting with service in World War II.

  7. theprint.in › theprint-profile › sam-manekshaw-theSam Manekshaw, the general who told Indira when Indian Army ...

    Jun 27, 2019 · ThePrint Profile. Sam Manekshaw, the general who told Indira when Indian Army wasn’t ready for a war. On his 11th death anniversary, ThePrint takes a look at the military career of Sam Manekshaw and anecdotes and myths surrounding him. Achyut Mishra. 27 June, 2019 08:50 am IST. 24. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw | indianarmy.nic.in. Follow Us :

  8. www.ndtv.com › india-news › sam-bahadur-manekshaw-10Sam Bahadur Manekshaw: 10 Facts About India's First Field Marshal

    Feb 1, 2024 · New Delhi: Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw, also known as Sam Manekshaw, stands as a highly distinguished military officer in the Indian Armed Forces. Born on April 3,...