January 30, 2002

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CHANGE OF GUARD IN ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS

    Lt Gen Vijay Lall, Director General Ordnance Service and Senior Colonel Commandant of the Army Ordnance Corps bids farewell to the Arms tomorrow.

    Lt Gen Vijay Lall during his service spanning 40 years has been decorated with Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal for distinguished service. The General Officer has held various distinguished Instructional, Staff and Command appointments including the command of a Foreign Army Unit and as Dean, Jabalpur University. His civic work towards improvement in Garhwal Hills and immediate sustained humanitarian contribution to bring relief and succour to the victims of Latur earthquake won him accolades.

    Lt Gen TJS Gill will be taking over from Lt Gen Vijay Lall.