JAMMU: The Army’s Tiger Division on Wednesday celebrated the 100th birthday of Lt Colonel Sharak Dev Singh Jamwal (retd), who was commissioned into the 7th Light Cavalry in 1946, during the closing stages of the Second World War.
On this historic occasion, the Tiger Division organized a solemn ceremony to honour Lt Col Jamwal’s exemplary service and contributions to the nation, a Defence spokesperson said.
The General Officer Commanding, Tiger Division, accompanied by the Commander of the Chenab Brigade, JKESL President Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma (retd), and other senior veterans, visited the veteran’s residence in the upscale Gandhi Nagar area of Jammu to extend greetings and felicitations.
Born in 1926 in Jammu, Lt Col Jamwal had a distinguished military career that included active participation in the Burma Campaign, the 1947-48 Indo-Pak War, the Liberation of Goa in 1961, and the Sino-Indian War of 1962. During the 1947-48 conflict, as Squadron Commander of C Sqn, 7 Cavalry, he successfully led tanks across the challenging high-altitude Zojila Pass, contributing to the recapture of Zojila and the relief of besieged Ladakh.
This year also marks 60 years since the Indian Armed Forces’ victory in the 1965 war.
During the visit, officers expressed the Army’s deep appreciation for Lt Col Jamwal’s unwavering dedication to the nation and his embodiment of values such as honour, duty, selfless service, and camaraderie. The celebrations included a ceremonial cake-cutting, symbolizing the enduring bond between serving soldiers and veterans.
The occasion also highlighted the Indian Army’s long-standing tradition of honouring its veterans, whose sacrifices and leadership continue to form the foundation of the nation’s security and inspire future generations of soldiers, the spokesperson added.
