Shravan Kumar Patyal Explained

Honorific Prefix:Lieutenant General
Shravan Kumar Patyal
Honorific Suffix:PVSM, UYSM, SM
Serviceyears:1979 – 2018
Rank: Lieutenant General
Servicenumber:IC-35960X
Unit:4th Gorkha Rifles
Commands:XIV Corps
Awards: Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
Sena Medal

Lieutenant General Shravan Kumar Patyal, PVSM, UYSM, SM was the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (DCOAS) of the Indian Army and assumed office on 31 March 2017. He assumed the post after Lt General Subrata Saha retired from office.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Career

Patyal was commissioned into the Gorkha Rifles in 1979. He has held many positions including Commander of XIV Corps (Leh), Director General Military Intelligence (DGMI) and Border Roads Organization.[5] [6] [7]

During his career, he has been awarded the Sena Medal, the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal in 2017[8] and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2018 for his service.[9]

Honours and decorations

Param Vishisht Seva MedalUttam Yudh Seva Medal
Sena MedalSamanya Seva MedalSpecial Service Medal
Operation Vijay MedalOperation Parakram MedalSainya Seva MedalVidesh Seva Medal
50th Anniversary of Independence Medal30 Years Long Service Medal20 Years Long Service Medal9 Years Long Service Medal

Notes and References

  1. News: Lt Gen S K Patyal takes charge as Deputy Chief of Army Staff. Feeds. PTI. 2017-03-31. India.com. 2017-12-20. en. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171222052515/http://www.india.com/news/agencies/lt-gen-s-k-patyal-takes-charge-as-deputy-chief-of-army-staff-1981836/. 2017-12-22.
  2. News: Lt Gen SK Patyal takes charge as Deputy Chief of Army Staff. 2017-04-01. hindustantimes.com/. 2017-12-20. en. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170404001538/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/lt-gen-sk-patyal-takes-charge-as-deputy-chief-of-army-staff/story-ylbzBWtI7t0FwFUZhUApVJ.html. 2017-04-04.
  3. Web site: Four senior posts in Army fall vacant. https://web.archive.org/web/20170612142429/http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/four-senior-posts-in-army-fall-vacant/385979.html. 2017-06-12. live.
  4. News: Lt Gen SK Patyal takes charge as Deputy Chief of Army Staff Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis. 2017-03-31. dna. 2017-12-20. en-US. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171222070911/http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-lt-gen-s-k-patyal-takes-charge-as-deputy-chief-of-army-staff-2377227. 2017-12-22.
  5. News: Lt Gen SK Patyal takes over as GOC of Army's 14 Corps. 2015-07-22. The Economic Times. 2017-12-20. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171222061149/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/lt-gen-sk-patyal-takes-over-as-goc-of-armys-14-corps/articleshow/48177946.cms. 2017-12-22.
  6. Web site: h6. sainiksamachar.nic.in. 2017-12-20. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150728034905/http://sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2012/nov16-12/h6.htm. 2015-07-28.
  7. News: 'Golfing in' of new GOC-in-C scheduled, then cancelled. 2016-09-16. The Indian Express. 2017-12-20. en-US. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171222053155/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/golfing-in-of-new-goc-in-c-scheduled-then-cancelled/. 2017-12-22.
  8. Web site: [pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157683 398 Republic Day Gallantry and other Defence Decorations Announced].
  9. Web site: 390 Republic Day Gallantry and Other Defence Decorations Announced.

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