Harbaksh Singh

Harbaksh Singh

Lt General Harbaksh Singh was a senior Indian army officer who played a key role in 1965 war. He was awarded Padma Vibhushan , Padma Bhushan and Vir Chakra.

He was GOC-in-C of the Western Command from 1964 to 1969. He successfully led western command against the Pakistan Army along the entire border and displayed outstanding leadership.

References

* [http://www.rediff.com/news/1999/nov/16josy.htm]
* [http://www.sikh-history.com/sikhhist/personalities/military/harbaksh.html]
* [http://www.sikhstudies.org/Periodicals.asp?TtlCod=208 Obituary]


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