Sagat Singh
Sagat Singh | |
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| Born | 14 July 1919 Kusumdesar, Bikaner state, Rajputana (present day: Kusumdesar, Churu, Rajasthan) |
| Died | 26 September 2001 (aged 82) New Delhi, India |
| Allegiance | British India India |
| Service | British Indian Army Indian Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 3rd Gorkha Rifles |
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| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan Param Vishisht Seva Medal |
Lieutenant General Sagat Singh, PVSM (14 July 1919 – 26 September 2001) was a General Officer in the Indian Army, notable for his participation in the liberation of Goa and later for his operational maneuver in crossing Meghna river and capturing Dhaka during Indo-Pakistani war of 1971. He held many commands and staff appointments throughout his career. He is regarded as one of the best Indian field Commanders to carry out operational maneuvers during any war.