April 01, 2002

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LT GEN G S NEGI TAKES OVER INFANTRY SCHOOL

    Lt General Gambhir Singh Negi, took over as the Commandant of Infantry School from Lt Gen D B Shekatkar today.

    Commissioned into famous third Battalion of Three GORKHA RIFLES (3/3 GR) in the year 1965, Lt Gen G S Negi has rich Command, Staff and Instructional experience. He commanded the 3/3 GR and on promotion to the rank of Brigadier commanded a Infantry Brigade and on becoming a Major General a Division, in Jammu and Kashmir. He has attended Defence Services Staff College, Higher Command and National Defence College courses.

    The General Officer is a highly decorated soldier with Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Bat to AVSM and Vishisht Seva Medal. He is also the Colonel of Three Gorkha Rifles.

    Before taking over the Commandant of Infantry School, he was Additional Director General-Staff Duties at Army Headquarters.