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[[File:Air Ministry Second World War Official Collection CI857.jpg|thumb|250px|CO No.1 Sqn Ldr Arjan Singh, DFC being presented with a Japanese Sword by GOC [[20th Infantry Division (India)|20 Div]] Maj Gen [[Douglas Gracey|D D Gracey]], OBE]] | [[File:Air Ministry Second World War Official Collection CI857.jpg|thumb|250px|CO No.1 Sqn Ldr Arjan Singh, DFC being presented with a Japanese Sword by GOC [[20th Infantry Division (India)|20 Div]] Maj Gen [[Douglas Gracey|D D Gracey]], OBE]] | ||
Singh was born on 15 April 1919 in [[Faisalabad|Lyallpur]] (now Faisalabad),<ref name="DOB and death">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-iaf-pays-tribute-to-marshal-of-indian-air-force-arjan-singh-on-101st-birth-anniversary-2821084|title=IAF pays tribute to Marshal of Indian Air Force Arjan Singh on 101st birth anniversary|date=15 April 2020|website=DNA India}}</ref> a town in the erstwhile [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab Province]] of [[British India]] (in present-day Pakistan), into a Punjabi [[Jat Sikh]] family of [[Aulakh]] clan.<ref>{{cite web |title=When Arjan Singh sold off his farm for IAF personnel |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/when-arjan-singh-sold-off-his-farm-for-iaf-personnel/468394.html |website=The Tribune |access-date=7 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917063412/http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/when-arjan-singh-sold-off-his-farm-for-iaf-personnel/468394.html |archive-date=17 September 2017 |date=17 September | Singh was born on 15 April 1919 in [[Faisalabad|Lyallpur]] (now Faisalabad),<ref name="DOB and death">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-iaf-pays-tribute-to-marshal-of-indian-air-force-arjan-singh-on-101st-birth-anniversary-2821084|title=IAF pays tribute to Marshal of Indian Air Force Arjan Singh on 101st birth anniversary|date=15 April 2020|website=DNA India}}</ref> a town in the erstwhile [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab Province]] of [[British India]] (in present-day Pakistan), into a Punjabi [[Jat Sikh]] family of [[Aulakh]] clan.<ref>{{cite web |title=When Arjan Singh sold off his farm for IAF personnel |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/when-arjan-singh-sold-off-his-farm-for-iaf-personnel/468394.html |website=The Tribune |access-date=7 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917063412/http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/when-arjan-singh-sold-off-his-farm-for-iaf-personnel/468394.html |archive-date=17 September 2017 |date=17 September 2017}}</ref> Men from the family had joined the armed forces, in keeping with community traditions, and Singh was the fourth generation of his family to join the British Indian armed forces.<ref name="TIE">{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/indian-air-force-marshal-arjan-singhs-timeline-4846865/|title=Timeline of the life of IAF Marshal Arjan Singh|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=16 September 2017|date=16 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916194935/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/indian-air-force-marshal-arjan-singhs-timeline-4846865/|archive-date=16 September 2017}}</ref> | ||
Singh's father was a [[Lance Daffadar]] in the [[Hodson's Horse]] at the time of his birth, and retired as a full [[Risaldar]] in the Cavalry, serving for a time as [[Aide-de-camp|ADC]] to a Division Commander.<ref name="States">{{cite web|url=http://www.thestatesman.com/india/air-marshal-arjan-singh-dies-98-1502493879.html|title=Air Marshal Arjan Singh dies at 98|publisher=The Statesmen|access-date=16 September 2017|date=16 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916225342/http://www.thestatesman.com/india/air-marshal-arjan-singh-dies-98-1502493879.html|archive-date=16 September | Singh's father was a [[Lance Daffadar]] in the [[Hodson's Horse]] at the time of his birth, and retired as a full [[Risaldar]] in the Cavalry, serving for a time as [[Aide-de-camp|ADC]] to a Division Commander.<ref name="States">{{cite web|url=http://www.thestatesman.com/india/air-marshal-arjan-singh-dies-98-1502493879.html|title=Air Marshal Arjan Singh dies at 98|publisher=The Statesmen|access-date=16 September 2017|date=16 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916225342/http://www.thestatesman.com/india/air-marshal-arjan-singh-dies-98-1502493879.html|archive-date=16 September 2017}}</ref> His grandfather [[Risaldar Major]] Hukam Singh served in the [[Guides Cavalry]] between 1883 and 1917,<ref name="States"/> and great-grandfather, [[Naib Risaldar]] Sultana Singh, was among the first two generations of the [[Guides Cavalry]] enlisted in 1854; he was martyred during the [[Second Anglo-Afghan War|Afghan campaign of 1879]].<ref name="TIE"/> Thus, after three generations of men serving in the lower and middle ranks of the army, Singh was to become the first member of his family to become a commissioned officer.<ref>{{cite web |last1=DelhiSeptember 18 |first1=Prabhash K. Dutta New |last2=September 18 |first2=Prabhash K. Dutta New |last3=Ist |first3=Prabhash K. Dutta New |title=Air Force Marshal Arjan Singh was actor Mandira Bedi's uncle and a fourth generation soldier |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/air-force-marshal-arjan-singh-mandira-bedi-1047043-2017-09-18 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> | ||
Singh was educated at [[Sahiwal|Montgomery]], [[British India]] (now Sahiwal, Pakistan) and was a well-known sportsman.<ref name=Chowdhry2018>{{cite book |last1=Chowdhry |first1=Mohindra S. |title=Defence of Europe by Sikh Soldiers in the World Wars |date=2018 |publisher=Troubador Publishing Ltd |location=Leicestershire |isbn=978-1788037-983 |pages= | Singh was educated at [[Sahiwal|Montgomery]], [[British India]] (now Sahiwal, Pakistan) and was a well-known sportsman.<ref name=Chowdhry2018>{{cite book |last1=Chowdhry |first1=Mohindra S. |title=Defence of Europe by Sikh Soldiers in the World Wars |date=2018 |publisher=Troubador Publishing Ltd |location=Leicestershire |isbn=978-1788037-983 |pages=374–375 |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=twFQDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA374 |language=en |chapter=7. Sikhs in the Second World War}}</ref> Singh then attended the [[Government College Lahore]]. He was the Captain of the College swimming team and set four Punjab and four University records in swimming. He also won the All-India One-mile swimming event in 1938.<ref name="auto2">{{cite web |title=New Chief of Air Staff |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1964-JAN-JUNE-MIN-OF-DEFENCE/PDF/DEF-1964-05-13_324.pdf |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=13 May 1964}}</ref> Singh entered the [[RAF College Cranwell]] in 1938. At the College, he was the Vice Captain of the swimming, athletic and hockey teams.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Force |first1=Indian Air |title=#ArjanSingh100 – MIAF Arjan Singh has been a sports achiever. As an ace swimmer, he held an all-India record in freestyle swimming in one mile and half mile events. He was the vice-captain of swimming, athletics and hockey teams during his training at RAF College Cranwell.pic.twitter.com/wUIX1WkJH9 |url=https://twitter.com/IAF_MCC/status/1116719414831767553 |website=@IAF_MCC |language=en |date=12 April 2019}}</ref> | ||
==Military career== | ==Military career== | ||
===World War II=== | ===World War II=== | ||
{{Quote box|width=300px|bgcolor=#E0E6F8|align=right|quote="The IAF had already extensive experience of fighting against the Pathans in the North-West Frontier Province, but I was eager to go into battle against the Japanese, then poised for an attack on eastern India, especially the Imphal-Kohima front."|source={{sfn|Sapru| | {{Quote box|width=300px|bgcolor=#E0E6F8|align=right|quote="The IAF had already extensive experience of fighting against the Pathans in the North-West Frontier Province, but I was eager to go into battle against the Japanese, then poised for an attack on eastern India, especially the Imphal-Kohima front."|source={{sfn|Sapru|2014}}|title=Singh on seeing action during WWII|title_fnt = Arial |tstyle = font size="25";}} | ||
Singh was commissioned as a [[Pilot Officer]] in December 1939, after topping the Empire Pilot training course among his batch of Indian Cadets. He joined [[No. 1 Squadron IAF|No. 1 Squadron]] which was then stationed at [[PAF Base Kohat|Air Force Station Kohat]] in the [[North-West Frontier Province]] (NWFP) and flew [[Westland Wapiti]] [[biplane]]s. The Squadron was conducting operations against the tribal forces in NWFP, in which he participated. While flying with the squadron in NWFP, Singh's [[Hawker Hart#Audax|Hawker Audax]] was shot down by the Pathans. He crashed in a dry stream in the midst of a fight between British troops and the Pathans. He was not hurt and within two weeks he was flying again in the same area. According to Singh, fighting in the NWFP prepared the squadron for the fight against the Japanese.<ref>{{cite web |title=Arjan Singh The man who was our Marshal |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jobs-careers/arjan-singh-the-man-who-was-our-marshal-71450 |website=tribuneindia.com}}</ref> He then was transferred to the newly-formed [[No. 2 Squadron IAF|No. 2 Squadron]] for a brief period. He was transferred back to No. 1 Squadron in the rank of [[Flying Officer]]. By this time, the squadron had been re-equipped with [[Hawker Hurricane]] aircraft.<ref>{{cite web |title=A GLORIOUS ERA COMES TO AN END: THE MARSHAL OF THE INDIAN AIR FORCE ARJAN SINGH A LEGEND BREATHES HIS LAST AT ARMY HOSPITAL (R&R), NEW DELHI |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1503356 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> | Singh was commissioned as a [[Pilot Officer]] in December 1939, after topping the Empire Pilot training course among his batch of Indian Cadets. He joined [[No. 1 Squadron IAF|No. 1 Squadron]] which was then stationed at [[PAF Base Kohat|Air Force Station Kohat]] in the [[North-West Frontier Province]] (NWFP) and flew [[Westland Wapiti]] [[biplane]]s. The Squadron was conducting operations against the tribal forces in NWFP, in which he participated. While flying with the squadron in NWFP, Singh's [[Hawker Hart#Audax|Hawker Audax]] was shot down by the Pathans. He crashed in a dry stream in the midst of a fight between British troops and the Pathans. He was not hurt and within two weeks he was flying again in the same area. According to Singh, fighting in the NWFP prepared the squadron for the fight against the Japanese.<ref>{{cite web |title=Arjan Singh The man who was our Marshal |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jobs-careers/arjan-singh-the-man-who-was-our-marshal-71450 |website=tribuneindia.com}}</ref> He then was transferred to the newly-formed [[No. 2 Squadron IAF|No. 2 Squadron]] for a brief period. He was transferred back to No. 1 Squadron in the rank of [[Flying Officer]]. By this time, the squadron had been re-equipped with [[Hawker Hurricane]] aircraft.<ref>{{cite web |title=A GLORIOUS ERA COMES TO AN END: THE MARSHAL OF THE INDIAN AIR FORCE ARJAN SINGH A LEGEND BREATHES HIS LAST AT ARMY HOSPITAL (R&R), NEW DELHI |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1503356 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> | ||
In 1943, Singh was promoted to acting [[Squadron Leader]] and became the [[Commanding Officer]] of [[No. 1 Squadron IAF|No. 1 Squadron]].<ref name="TIE"/> | In 1943, Singh was promoted to acting [[Squadron Leader]] and became the [[Commanding Officer]] of [[No. 1 Squadron IAF|No. 1 Squadron]].<ref name="TIE"/> | ||
Frustrated with watch and ward duty, Singh wanted to be in the thick of action. He met the [[Commander-in-Chief, India]], [[General (United Kingdom)|General]] (later [[Field marshal (United Kingdom)|Field Marshal]]) [[Claude Auchinleck]] during his visit to [[Kohat]] in the [[North-West Frontier Province]] and requested him to send the squadron to fight the Japanese. The squadron was then inducted into the war and moved to [[Imphal]] in early 1944.{{sfn|Sapru| | Frustrated with watch and ward duty, Singh wanted to be in the thick of action. He met the [[Commander-in-Chief, India]], [[General (United Kingdom)|General]] (later [[Field marshal (United Kingdom)|Field Marshal]]) [[Claude Auchinleck]] during his visit to [[Kohat]] in the [[North-West Frontier Province]] and requested him to send the squadron to fight the Japanese. The squadron was then inducted into the war and moved to [[Imphal]] in early 1944.{{sfn|Sapru|2014}} | ||
Singh led [[No. 1 Squadron IAF|No. 1 Squadron]] into combat during the [[Arakan Campaign 1944-1945|Arakan Campaign]] in 1944.<ref name="UKN">{{cite web|url=http://www.loksatta.com/desh-videsh-news/arjan-singh-indian-air-force-marshal-and-war-hero-dies-at-98-1552081/|title=Arjan Singh, Indian Air Force Marshall and War Hero, Dies at 98|publisher=Loksatta|access-date=16 September 2017|date=16 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006224952/http://www.loksatta.com/desh-videsh-news/arjan-singh-indian-air-force-marshal-and-war-hero-dies-at-98-1552081/|archive-date=6 October | Singh led [[No. 1 Squadron IAF|No. 1 Squadron]] into combat during the [[Arakan Campaign 1944-1945|Arakan Campaign]] in 1944.<ref name="UKN">{{cite web|url=http://www.loksatta.com/desh-videsh-news/arjan-singh-indian-air-force-marshal-and-war-hero-dies-at-98-1552081/|title=Arjan Singh, Indian Air Force Marshall and War Hero, Dies at 98|publisher=Loksatta|access-date=16 September 2017|date=16 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006224952/http://www.loksatta.com/desh-videsh-news/arjan-singh-indian-air-force-marshal-and-war-hero-dies-at-98-1552081/|archive-date=6 October 2017}}</ref> He was awarded the [[Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)|Distinguished Flying Cross]] (DFC) in June 1944. He was presented with the DFC by [[Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma|Lord Mountbatten]], the Supreme Allied Commander, [[South East Asia Command]] at [[Imphal]]. Singh later said about the award, ''“For a young man to get such a medal in front of his own squadron is a great satisfaction. I was a part of the squadron, and they were my part."''<ref>{{cite web |last1=Service |first1=Tribune News |title=Arjan Singh The man who was our Marshal |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jobs-careers/arjan-singh-the-man-who-was-our-marshal-71450 |website=Tribuneindia News Service |language=en}}</ref> | ||
The citation for the DFC reads as follows:<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=36542 |supp=y|page=2534|date=30 May 1944}}</ref> | The citation for the DFC reads as follows:<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=36542 |supp=y|page=2534|date=30 May 1944}}</ref> | ||
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===Post Independence=== | ===Post Independence=== | ||
As part of the celebrations for [[Independence Day (India)|Independence Day]] on 15 August 1947, Singh, by then an acting [[Group Captain]], led the first fly-past of RIAF aircraft over the [[Red Fort]] in [[Delhi]].<ref name="flypast">{{cite news|title=Both of us were part of first flypast over Red Fort on August 15, 1947: Air Marshal Randhir Singh reminisces about Arjan Singh|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/both-of-us-were-part-of-first-flypast-over-red-fort-on-august-15-1947-air-marshal-randhir-singh-reminisces-about-arjan-singh/|access-date=17 September 2017|work=The Indian Express|date=17 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916201353/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/both-of-us-were-part-of-first-flypast-over-red-fort-on-august-15-1947-air-marshal-randhir-singh-reminisces-about-arjan-singh/|archive-date=16 September | As part of the celebrations for [[Independence Day (India)|Independence Day]] on 15 August 1947, Singh, by then an acting [[Group Captain]], led the first fly-past of RIAF aircraft over the [[Red Fort]] in [[Delhi]].<ref name="flypast">{{cite news|title=Both of us were part of first flypast over Red Fort on August 15, 1947: Air Marshal Randhir Singh reminisces about Arjan Singh|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/both-of-us-were-part-of-first-flypast-over-red-fort-on-august-15-1947-air-marshal-randhir-singh-reminisces-about-arjan-singh/|access-date=17 September 2017|work=The Indian Express|date=17 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916201353/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/both-of-us-were-part-of-first-flypast-over-red-fort-on-august-15-1947-air-marshal-randhir-singh-reminisces-about-arjan-singh/|archive-date=16 September 2017}}</ref> Singh then assumed command of the frontline [[Airbase]] [[Ambala Air Force Station|Air Force Station, Ambala]]. He led the airbase during the [[Partition of India]]. Singh subsequently moved to Air Headquarters in 1948 and tenanted the appointment of Director of Training. In 1949, Singh attended the [[Joint Service Defence College]] at [[Latimer, Buckinghamshire]] in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web |title=Two Air Commodores Become Air Vice-Marshals |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1959-JAN-DEC-DEFENCE/PDF/DEF-1958-05-23_327.pdf |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=23 May 1958}}</ref> | ||
On his return to India, in December 1950, Singh was promoted to acting [[Air commodore (India)|Air Commodore]] and assumed command of the [[Western Air Command (India)|No. 1 Operational Command]] (later rechristened Western Air Command).<ref name="AOC No. 1 Op Cmd">{{cite web |title=ARJAN SINGH'S NEW APPOINTMENT |url=https://archive.pib.gov.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1950-JAN-DEC-MIN-OF-DEFENCE/PDF/DEF-1950-12-15_319.pdf |website=archive.pib.gov.in |access-date=29 November 2022}}</ref><ref name="indianairforce.nic.in">{{cite web |title=WESTERN AIR COMMAND {{!}} Indian Air Force {{!}} Government of India |url=https://indianairforce.nic.in/content/western-air-command-1 |website=indianairforce.nic.in}}</ref> In late 1952, Singh moved to the Air Headquarters and was appointed Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel and Organisation. This appointment was later upgraded to [[Air vice marshal (India)|Air Vice Marshal]] and then to [[Air Marshal (India)|Air Marshal]], and is now termed Air Officer-in-charge Personnel (AOP). He simultaneously held the appointment of [[Air Officer Commanding]] [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Air Force Station New Delhi]].<ref>{{cite web |title=IAF Station New Delhi celebrates its 6th anniversary |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1953-JAN-DEC-MIN-OF-DEFENCE/PDF/DEF-1953-09-15_200.pdf |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=15 September 1953}}</ref> Singh served in this appointment for three years, until December 1955. | On his return to India, in December 1950, Singh was promoted to acting [[Air commodore (India)|Air Commodore]] and assumed command of the [[Western Air Command (India)|No. 1 Operational Command]] (later rechristened Western Air Command).<ref name="AOC No. 1 Op Cmd">{{cite web |title=ARJAN SINGH'S NEW APPOINTMENT |url=https://archive.pib.gov.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1950-JAN-DEC-MIN-OF-DEFENCE/PDF/DEF-1950-12-15_319.pdf |website=archive.pib.gov.in |access-date=29 November 2022}}</ref><ref name="indianairforce.nic.in">{{cite web |title=WESTERN AIR COMMAND {{!}} Indian Air Force {{!}} Government of India |url=https://indianairforce.nic.in/content/western-air-command-1 |website=indianairforce.nic.in}}</ref> In late 1952, Singh moved to the Air Headquarters and was appointed Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel and Organisation. This appointment was later upgraded to [[Air vice marshal (India)|Air Vice Marshal]] and then to [[Air Marshal (India)|Air Marshal]], and is now termed Air Officer-in-charge Personnel (AOP). He simultaneously held the appointment of [[Air Officer Commanding]] [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Air Force Station New Delhi]].<ref>{{cite web |title=IAF Station New Delhi celebrates its 6th anniversary |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1953-JAN-DEC-MIN-OF-DEFENCE/PDF/DEF-1953-09-15_200.pdf |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=15 September 1953}}</ref> Singh served in this appointment for three years, until December 1955. | ||
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The war ended with a ceasefire being declared by both nations on 23 September. Singh led the IAF during the war showing unparalleled leadership and remained cool and inspirational throughout.{{sfn|Subramaniam|2016|p=332}} | The war ended with a ceasefire being declared by both nations on 23 September. Singh led the IAF during the war showing unparalleled leadership and remained cool and inspirational throughout.{{sfn|Subramaniam|2016|p=332}} | ||
Singh was awarded India's second-highest civilian award, the [[Padma Vibhushan]] for his leadership during the war.<ref>{{cite web |title=GALLANTRY AWARDS TO DEFENCE PERSONNEL |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1965-AUG-DECC-MIN-OF-DEFENCE/PDF/DEF-1965-11-22_373.pdf |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=22 November 1965}}</ref><ref name="NDTV">{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/arjan-singh-marshal-of-indian-air-force-dies-at-98-1751213|title=Arjan Singh, Marshal of Indian Air Force, Dies at 98|publisher=NDTV|access-date=16 September 2017|date=16 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916191919/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/arjan-singh-marshal-of-indian-air-force-dies-at-98-1751213|archive-date=16 September | Singh was awarded India's second-highest civilian award, the [[Padma Vibhushan]] for his leadership during the war.<ref>{{cite web |title=GALLANTRY AWARDS TO DEFENCE PERSONNEL |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1965-AUG-DECC-MIN-OF-DEFENCE/PDF/DEF-1965-11-22_373.pdf |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=22 November 1965}}</ref><ref name="NDTV">{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/arjan-singh-marshal-of-indian-air-force-dies-at-98-1751213|title=Arjan Singh, Marshal of Indian Air Force, Dies at 98|publisher=NDTV|access-date=16 September 2017|date=16 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916191919/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/arjan-singh-marshal-of-indian-air-force-dies-at-98-1751213|archive-date=16 September 2017}}</ref> On 15 January 1966, in recognition of the contribution of the IAF, the post of the CAS was upgraded to the rank of [[Air Chief Marshal (India)|Air Chief Marshal]]. Singh became the first Officer to hold the rank of Air Chief Marshal.<ref>{{cite web |title=HIGHER RANK FOR AIR CHIEF |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1966-JAN-JUNE-MIN-OF-DEFENCE/PDF/DEF-1966-01-20_056.pdf |website=pibarchive.nic.in |date=20 January 1966}}</ref><ref name="TOI"/> | ||
On 7 June 1966, with the retirement of [[General (India)|General]] [[Jayanto Nath Chaudhuri]], Singh took over as the [[Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee]], a post he held until he retired. In 1967, in a rare honour to a non-British Service Chief, Singh was invited to receive the salute as the reviewing officer of the [[Passing out (military)|passing out parade]] at his alma mater, the [[RAF College Cranwell]].<ref>{{cite web |title=AIR CHIEF MARSHAL ARJAN SINGH TO TAKE SALUTE AT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE COLLEGE, CRANWELL |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1967-JAN-JUNE-MIN-OF-DEFENCE/PDF/DEF-1967-05-15_159.pdf |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=15 May 1967}}</ref> | On 7 June 1966, with the retirement of [[General (India)|General]] [[Jayanto Nath Chaudhuri]], Singh took over as the [[Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee]], a post he held until he retired. In 1967, in a rare honour to a non-British Service Chief, Singh was invited to receive the salute as the reviewing officer of the [[Passing out (military)|passing out parade]] at his alma mater, the [[RAF College Cranwell]].<ref>{{cite web |title=AIR CHIEF MARSHAL ARJAN SINGH TO TAKE SALUTE AT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE COLLEGE, CRANWELL |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1967-JAN-JUNE-MIN-OF-DEFENCE/PDF/DEF-1967-05-15_159.pdf |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=15 May 1967}}</ref> | ||
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==Diplomatic and Political career== | ==Diplomatic and Political career== | ||
In 1971, after his retirement, Singh was appointed India's [[Ambassador]] to [[Switzerland]], the [[Holy See]] and [[Liechtenstein]].<ref name="Hindu">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/arjan-singh-marshal-of-the-indian-air-force-dies/story-6Ty1xazCo3Ozx6ED4gL8HN.html|title=Arjan Singh, Marshal of the Indian Air Force and key figure in 1965 Pak war, dies at 98|newspaper=Hindustan Times|access-date=16 September 2017|date=16 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916173929/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/arjan-singh-marshal-of-the-indian-air-force-dies/story-6Ty1xazCo3Ozx6ED4gL8HN.html|archive-date=16 September | In 1971, after his retirement, Singh was appointed India's [[Ambassador]] to [[Switzerland]], the [[Holy See]] and [[Liechtenstein]].<ref name="Hindu">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/arjan-singh-marshal-of-the-indian-air-force-dies/story-6Ty1xazCo3Ozx6ED4gL8HN.html|title=Arjan Singh, Marshal of the Indian Air Force and key figure in 1965 Pak war, dies at 98|newspaper=Hindustan Times|access-date=16 September 2017|date=16 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916173929/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/arjan-singh-marshal-of-the-indian-air-force-dies/story-6Ty1xazCo3Ozx6ED4gL8HN.html|archive-date=16 September 2017}}</ref> He [[Letter of credence|presented his credentials]] to the [[President of the Swiss Confederation]], [[Rudolf Gnägi]] on 2 April 1971.<ref>{{cite web |title=Air Chief Marshal Arjan Singh presented his credential |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/EXTERNAL%20AFFAIRS/1971-JAN-MAY-EXTERANAL-AFFAIRS/PDF/EXT-1971-04-03_178.pdf |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=3 April 1971}}</ref> | ||
[[File:MIAF Arjan Singh2.jpg|thumb|right|250px|MIAF Arjan Singh carrying the Marshal's baton with the President of India, [[K. R. Narayanan]] and Prime Minister of India, [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]] after being promoted to Five Star rank in a ceremony at the [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]].]] | [[File:MIAF Arjan Singh2.jpg|thumb|right|250px|MIAF Arjan Singh carrying the Marshal's baton with the President of India, [[K. R. Narayanan]] and Prime Minister of India, [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]] after being promoted to Five Star rank in a ceremony at the [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]].]] | ||
After a three year stint at [[Bern]], Singh then took over as the [[High commissioner (Commonwealth)|High Commissioner of India]] to [[Kenya]] in 1974.<ref>{{cite web |title=Arjan Singh Envoy to Kenya |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/LAW/1974-JAN-MARCH-P.R%20EXTERNAL%20AFFAIRS/PDF/LAW-1974-03-14_223.pdf |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=14 March 1974}}</ref> Singh spent three years heading the High Commission of India at [[Nairobi]], till 1977. Subsequently, he served as a member of the [[National Commission for Minorities]] from 1978 to 1981.<ref name="Hindu"/> | After a three year stint at [[Bern]], Singh then took over as the [[High commissioner (Commonwealth)|High Commissioner of India]] to [[Kenya]] in 1974.<ref>{{cite web |title=Arjan Singh Envoy to Kenya |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/LAW/1974-JAN-MARCH-P.R%20EXTERNAL%20AFFAIRS/PDF/LAW-1974-03-14_223.pdf |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=14 March 1974}}</ref> Singh spent three years heading the High Commission of India at [[Nairobi]], till 1977. Subsequently, he served as a member of the [[National Commission for Minorities]] from 1978 to 1981.<ref name="Hindu"/> | ||
Singh also served as the [[Chairman]] of the [[Indian Institute of Technology Delhi]] from 1980 to 1983 and was a Director of the [[Grindlays Bank]] from 1981 to 1988.<ref name="auto1">{{cite web |title=PIB |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/newsite/archivepage.aspx |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=25 January | Singh also served as the [[Chairman]] of the [[Indian Institute of Technology Delhi]] from 1980 to 1983 and was a Director of the [[Grindlays Bank]] from 1981 to 1988.<ref name="auto1">{{cite web |title=PIB |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/newsite/archivepage.aspx |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=25 January 2002}}</ref> | ||
On 12 December 1989, Singh was appointed [[Lieutenant Governor of Delhi]] by the [[President of India]].<ref>{{cite web |title=PRESS COMMUNIQUE |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/RASHTRAPATI%20BHAWAN/1989-JAN-DEC-PRESIDENT-SECTT/PDF/RPB-1989-12-12_087.pdf |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=12 December 1989}}</ref> He served in the position for a year, till December 1990.<ref>{{cite web |title=Press Communique |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/RASHTRAPATI%20BHAWAN/1990-JAN-DEC-PRESIDENT-INDIA/PDF/RPB-1990-12-14_109.pdf |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=14 December 1990}}</ref> | On 12 December 1989, Singh was appointed [[Lieutenant Governor of Delhi]] by the [[President of India]].<ref>{{cite web |title=PRESS COMMUNIQUE |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/RASHTRAPATI%20BHAWAN/1989-JAN-DEC-PRESIDENT-SECTT/PDF/RPB-1989-12-12_087.pdf |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=12 December 1989}}</ref> He served in the position for a year, till December 1990.<ref>{{cite web |title=Press Communique |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/RASHTRAPATI%20BHAWAN/1990-JAN-DEC-PRESIDENT-INDIA/PDF/RPB-1990-12-14_109.pdf |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=14 December 1990}}</ref> | ||
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==Promotion to Marshal of the Indian Air Force== | ==Promotion to Marshal of the Indian Air Force== | ||
On 25 January 2002, the Government of India announced that the rank of [[Marshal of the Indian Air Force]] was to be conferred on Air Chief Marshal Arjan Singh, DFC, with effect from 26 January 2002, in recognition of the most valuable services to the Air Force and the Nation. The rank is the highest in the Indian Air Force. It is equivalent to [[Field Marshal (India)|Field Marshal]] and is held for life.<ref>{{cite web |title= | On 25 January 2002, the Government of India announced that the rank of [[Marshal of the Indian Air Force]] was to be conferred on Air Chief Marshal Arjan Singh, DFC, with effect from 26 January 2002, in recognition of the most valuable services to the Air Force and the Nation. The rank is the highest in the Indian Air Force. It is equivalent to [[Field Marshal (India)|Field Marshal]] and is held for life.<ref>{{cite web |title=INDIA'S FIRST MARSHAL OF THE AIR FORCE |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/newsite/archivepage.aspx |website=pibarchive.nic.in |date=25 January 2002}}</ref> The [[President of India]], [[K. R. Narayanan]] conferred the [[Five-star rank]] on Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh and handed the Marshal's baton in a ceremony at the [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]] on 23 April 2002.<ref>{{cite web |title=World War II, 1965 India-Pakistan War: A look at Arjan Singh's distinguished career |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/world-war-ii-1965-india-pakistan-war-a-look-at-arjan-singh-s-distinguished-career/story-PvSQb0GBZtgdjRXjNZDaDK.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=16 September 2017}}</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
In 1948, Singh married Teji Singh, a lady of his own community and similar family background, in a match [[Arranged marriage|arranged]] by their families. They were married for 63 years before her death in April 2011. In 1949, their first daughter Amrita was born. Three years later, her brother Arvind Singh was born and the Singhs' youngest child Asha followed another three years later.{{sfn|Singh| | In 1948, Singh married Teji Singh, a lady of his own community and similar family background, in a match [[Arranged marriage|arranged]] by their families. They were married for 63 years before her death in April 2011. In 1949, their first daughter Amrita was born. Three years later, her brother Arvind Singh was born and the Singhs' youngest child Asha followed another three years later.{{sfn|Singh|2002}} Teji Singh was the maternal aunt of actress [[Mandira Bedi]].<ref name="mandira">{{cite news|title=Mandira Bedi remembers uncle Arjan Singh: Even at 98, he used to play golf twice a week|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/mandira-bedi-remembers-uncle-arjan-singh-even-at-98-he-used-to-play-golf-twice-a-week/story-aDn3mzshEImHfnBWnKoVIK.html|access-date=17 September 2017|work=The Hindustan Times|date=17 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917154624/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/mandira-bedi-remembers-uncle-arjan-singh-even-at-98-he-used-to-play-golf-twice-a-week/story-aDn3mzshEImHfnBWnKoVIK.html|archive-date=17 September 2017}}</ref> | ||
==Later years and Death== | ==Later years and Death== | ||
Singh's health declined in his final years, and he frequently made references to growing old and the passing away of many of his friends.{{sfn|Singh| | Singh's health declined in his final years, and he frequently made references to growing old and the passing away of many of his friends.{{sfn|Singh|2002}} In July 2015, then aged 96 and using a wheelchair due to a temporary indisposition, he was among the many dignitaries to lay a wreath at the base of the coffin carrying the mortal remains of former President [[A.P.J. Abdul Kalam]] at [[Palam Airport]]. He paid his last respects to President Kalam at Palam Airport on 28 July.<ref>{{cite web |title=The last journey of former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam - Dr Abdul Kalam's funeral |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/people/the-last-journey-of-former-president-dr-apj-abdul-kalam/dr-kalams-body-taken-for-final-rites/slideshow/48265630.cms |website=The Economic Times}}</ref> He remained active even at 98, continuing to take tea and to play golf twice a week at the Delhi Golf Club.<ref name="mandira"/>{{sfn|Singh|2002}} | ||
Singh suffered a cardiac arrest at his New Delhi residence in the early morning of 16 September 2017 and was rushed to the Army Hospital, Research and Referral, in New Delhi, where his condition was stated to be critical.<ref>{{cite news|title=Arjan Singh, Marshal of the Indian Air Force, critically ill, PM Modi visits him at Army R&R hospital|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/arjan-singh-marshal-of-the-indian-air-force-critically-ill-pm-modi-visits-him-at-army-rr-hospital-nirmala-sitharaman-4846497/|access-date=16 September 2017|work=The Indian Express|date=16 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916141707/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/arjan-singh-marshal-of-the-indian-air-force-critically-ill-pm-modi-visits-him-at-army-rr-hospital-nirmala-sitharaman-4846497/|archive-date=16 September | Singh suffered a cardiac arrest at his New Delhi residence in the early morning of 16 September 2017 and was rushed to the Army Hospital, Research and Referral, in New Delhi, where his condition was stated to be critical.<ref>{{cite news|title=Arjan Singh, Marshal of the Indian Air Force, critically ill, PM Modi visits him at Army R&R hospital|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/arjan-singh-marshal-of-the-indian-air-force-critically-ill-pm-modi-visits-him-at-army-rr-hospital-nirmala-sitharaman-4846497/|access-date=16 September 2017|work=The Indian Express|date=16 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916141707/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/arjan-singh-marshal-of-the-indian-air-force-critically-ill-pm-modi-visits-him-at-army-rr-hospital-nirmala-sitharaman-4846497/|archive-date=16 September 2017}}</ref> He died at 7:47 p.m. ([[Indian Standard Time|IST]]) that evening.<ref name="TOI">{{cite news|title=Arjan Singh, Marshal of Indian Air Force, passes away|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/arjan-singh-marshal-of-indian-air-force-passes-away/articleshow/60712831.cms|access-date=16 September 2017|work=The Times of India|date=16 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917082659/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/arjan-singh-marshal-of-indian-air-force-passes-away/articleshow/60712831.cms|archive-date=17 September 2017}}</ref> After his passing, his body was returned to his home at 7A Kautilya Marg in New Delhi, where numerous visitors and dignitaries offered their respects, including President [[Ram Nath Kovind]], Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]], Defence Minister [[Rajnath Singh|Nirmala Seetaraman]] and the three service chiefs of the [[Indian Armed Forces]].<ref name="state_funeral">{{cite news|title=State funeral for Arjan Singh; flag to fly at half mast in Delhi|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/state-funeral-for-arjan-singh-flag-to-fly-at-half-mast-in-delhi/article19702922.ece|access-date=17 September 2017|work=The Hindu|date=17 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008160957/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/state-funeral-for-arjan-singh-flag-to-fly-at-half-mast-in-delhi/article19702922.ece|archive-date=8 October 2017}}</ref> Accorded a state funeral by the Indian government, he was cremated at Brar Square in New Delhi on 18 September with full military honours, including a military flypast by IAF fighter jets and helicopters.<ref>{{cite news|title=Marshal Arjan Singh cremated with military honours|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/air-force-marshal-arjan-singh-laid-to-rest/article19707787.ece|access-date=19 September 2017|work=The Hindu|date=18 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003201819/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/air-force-marshal-arjan-singh-laid-to-rest/article19707787.ece|archive-date=3 October 2017}}</ref> The [[Flag of India|National Flag]] flew at [[half-mast]] in Delhi.<ref>{{cite web |title=National Flag will fly half-mast tomorrow in Delhi |url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/mbErel.aspx?relid=170854 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> | ||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
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===Air Force Station Arjan Singh=== | ===Air Force Station Arjan Singh=== | ||
On 14 April 2016, at an event to mark the Marshal's 97th birthday, the then [[Chief of Air Staff (India)|Chief of Air Staff]] [[Air Chief Marshal (India)|Air Chief Marshal]] [[Arup Raha]] announced that the Indian Air Force [[Panagarh Air Force Station|base at Panagarh]] in [[West Bengal]] was being renamed to '''Air Force Station Arjan Singh''' in honor of the Marshal's service. The airbase was constructed in 1944 by the [[United States Air Force]] in the [[China Burma India Theater]] during [[World War II]], the same theatre that Singh served in during the war.<ref name="Marshal of Air Force, Gets Rare Honour -NDTV">{{cite web|author1=Sen, Sudhi Ranjan |date=15 April 2016|title=India's Oldest Serving Soldier, Marshal of Air Force, Gets Rare Honour|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/indias-oldest-serving-soldier-marshal-of-air-force-gets-rare-honour-1395660|website=NDTV|access-date=15 April 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415141806/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/indias-oldest-serving-soldier-marshal-of-air-force-gets-rare-honour-1395660|archive-date=15 April 2016|quote=To honour India's oldest serving soldier, Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh – who turned 97 on Thursday...}}</ref><ref name="Bengal air base named after Arjan Singh - THe Tribune">{{cite web|title=Bengal air base named after Arjan Singh|date=15 April 2016|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/community/bengal-air-base-named-after-arjan-singh/222506.html|website=The Tribune|access-date=15 April 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160418123003/http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/community/bengal-air-base-named-after-arjan-singh/222506.html|archive-date=18 April | On 14 April 2016, at an event to mark the Marshal's 97th birthday, the then [[Chief of Air Staff (India)|Chief of Air Staff]] [[Air Chief Marshal (India)|Air Chief Marshal]] [[Arup Raha]] announced that the Indian Air Force [[Panagarh Air Force Station|base at Panagarh]] in [[West Bengal]] was being renamed to '''Air Force Station Arjan Singh''' in honor of the Marshal's service. The airbase was constructed in 1944 by the [[United States Air Force]] in the [[China Burma India Theater]] during [[World War II]], the same theatre that Singh served in during the war.<ref name="Marshal of Air Force, Gets Rare Honour -NDTV">{{cite web|author1=Sen, Sudhi Ranjan |date=15 April 2016|title=India's Oldest Serving Soldier, Marshal of Air Force, Gets Rare Honour|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/indias-oldest-serving-soldier-marshal-of-air-force-gets-rare-honour-1395660|website=NDTV|access-date=15 April 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415141806/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/indias-oldest-serving-soldier-marshal-of-air-force-gets-rare-honour-1395660|archive-date=15 April 2016|quote=To honour India's oldest serving soldier, Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh – who turned 97 on Thursday...}}</ref><ref name="Bengal air base named after Arjan Singh - THe Tribune">{{cite web|title=Bengal air base named after Arjan Singh|date=15 April 2016|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/community/bengal-air-base-named-after-arjan-singh/222506.html|website=The Tribune|access-date=15 April 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160418123003/http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/community/bengal-air-base-named-after-arjan-singh/222506.html|archive-date=18 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Panagarh airbase to be renamed after Air Chief Marshal Arjan Singh|url=http://aninews.in/newsdetail2/story260548/panagarh-airbase-to-be-renamed-after-air-chief-marshal-arjan-singh.html|website=ANI News|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417203850/http://aninews.in/newsdetail2/story260548/panagarh-airbase-to-be-renamed-after-air-chief-marshal-arjan-singh.html|archive-date=17 April 2016|access-date =14 April 2016}}</ref> | ||
==Awards and decorations== | ==Awards and decorations== | ||
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|align="center" |[[File:UK-Air-OF2.svg|35px]] || [[Flight Lieutenant]] || [[Royal Indian Air Force]] || 15 May 1942 | |align="center" |[[File:UK-Air-OF2.svg|35px]] || [[Flight Lieutenant]] || [[Royal Indian Air Force]] || 15 May 1942 | ||
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|align="center" |[[File:UK-Air-OF3.svg|35px]] || [[Squadron Leader]] || [[Royal Indian Air Force]] || 1 April 1944 (acting)<ref>{{cite web |title=Service Record for Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh 1577 GD(P) at Bharat Rakshak.com |url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/1577 |website=Bharat Rakshak |language=en-gb}}</ref><br>18 May 1945 (substantive)<ref name="Bharat_Rakshak_Service_Record">{{cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/1577|title=Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh|publisher=Bharat Rakshak|access-date=6 March | |align="center" |[[File:UK-Air-OF3.svg|35px]] || [[Squadron Leader]] || [[Royal Indian Air Force]] || 1 April 1944 (acting)<ref>{{cite web |title=Service Record for Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh 1577 GD(P) at Bharat Rakshak.com |url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/1577 |website=Bharat Rakshak |language=en-gb}}</ref><br>18 May 1945 (substantive)<ref name="Bharat_Rakshak_Service_Record">{{cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/1577|title=Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh|publisher=Bharat Rakshak|access-date=6 March 2018}}</ref> | ||
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|align="center" |[[File:UK-Air-OF4.svg|35px]] || [[Wing Commander (rank)|Wing Commander]] || [[Royal Indian Air Force]] || February 1945 (acting)<ref name="Bharat_Rakshak_Service_Record"/><br>15 August 1948 (substantive)<ref name="Bharat_Rakshak_Service_Record"/> | |align="center" |[[File:UK-Air-OF4.svg|35px]] || [[Wing Commander (rank)|Wing Commander]] || [[Royal Indian Air Force]] || February 1945 (acting)<ref name="Bharat_Rakshak_Service_Record"/><br>15 August 1948 (substantive)<ref name="Bharat_Rakshak_Service_Record"/> | ||
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|align="center" |[[File:Indian IAF OF-8.svg|64x64px]]|| [[Air Marshal (India)|Air Marshal]]<br>(CAS) || [[Indian Air Force]] || 1 August 1964 (acting)<ref>{{cite web |title=New Air Chief calls on prime Minister |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1964-JULY-DEC-MIN-OF-DEFENCE/PDF/DEF-1964-07-31_053.pdf |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=31 July 1964}}</ref><br>1 December 1964 (substantive)<ref name="Bharat_Rakshak_Service_Record"/> | |align="center" |[[File:Indian IAF OF-8.svg|64x64px]]|| [[Air Marshal (India)|Air Marshal]]<br>(CAS) || [[Indian Air Force]] || 1 August 1964 (acting)<ref>{{cite web |title=New Air Chief calls on prime Minister |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1964-JULY-DEC-MIN-OF-DEFENCE/PDF/DEF-1964-07-31_053.pdf |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=31 July 1964}}</ref><br>1 December 1964 (substantive)<ref name="Bharat_Rakshak_Service_Record"/> | ||
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|align="center" |[[File:Indian IAF OF-9.svg|64x64px]]|| [[Air Chief Marshal (India)|Air Chief Marshal]]<br>(CAS) || [[Indian Air Force]] || 15 January 1966 <ref name="shaped">{{cite news|title=Only Marshal of IAF, hero of 1965, Arjan Singh shaped the force|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/arjan-singh-marshal-of-the-indian-air-force-1965-passes-away-at-98-he-shaped-the-force-4847288/|access-date=17 September 2017|work=The Indian Express|date=17 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917024734/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/arjan-singh-marshal-of-the-indian-air-force-1965-passes-away-at-98-he-shaped-the-force-4847288/|archive-date=17 September | |align="center" |[[File:Indian IAF OF-9.svg|64x64px]]|| [[Air Chief Marshal (India)|Air Chief Marshal]]<br>(CAS) || [[Indian Air Force]] || 15 January 1966 <ref name="shaped">{{cite news|title=Only Marshal of IAF, hero of 1965, Arjan Singh shaped the force|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/arjan-singh-marshal-of-the-indian-air-force-1965-passes-away-at-98-he-shaped-the-force-4847288/|access-date=17 September 2017|work=The Indian Express|date=17 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917024734/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/arjan-singh-marshal-of-the-indian-air-force-1965-passes-away-at-98-he-shaped-the-force-4847288/|archive-date=17 September 2017}}</ref> | ||
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|align="center" |[[File:Indian IAF OF-10.svg|65x65px]]|| [[Marshal of the Indian Air Force]] || [[Indian Air Force]] || 26 January 2002<ref>{{cite web |title=Latest Releases |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/releases98/lyr2002/rjan2002/25012002/r250120024.html |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=25 January | |align="center" |[[File:Indian IAF OF-10.svg|65x65px]]|| [[Marshal of the Indian Air Force]] || [[Indian Air Force]] || 26 January 2002<ref>{{cite web |title=Latest Releases |url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/releases98/lyr2002/rjan2002/25012002/r250120024.html |website=pibarchive.nic.in|date=25 January 2002}}</ref> | ||
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* Sources:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.india.com/news/india/president-pranab-mukherjee-honours-arjan-singh-others-on-golden-jubilee-of-1965-war-triumph-569070/|title=President Pranab Mukherjee honours Arjan Singh, others on golden jubilee of 1965 war triumph|publisher=India.com|access-date=16 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916225117/http://www.india.com/news/india/president-pranab-mukherjee-honours-arjan-singh-others-on-golden-jubilee-of-1965-war-triumph-569070/|date=22 September 2015|archive-date=16 September | * Sources:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.india.com/news/india/president-pranab-mukherjee-honours-arjan-singh-others-on-golden-jubilee-of-1965-war-triumph-569070/|title=President Pranab Mukherjee honours Arjan Singh, others on golden jubilee of 1965 war triumph|publisher=India.com|access-date=16 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916225117/http://www.india.com/news/india/president-pranab-mukherjee-honours-arjan-singh-others-on-golden-jubilee-of-1965-war-triumph-569070/|date=22 September 2015|archive-date=16 September 2017}}</ref><ref name="Meet">{{cite web|url=http://www.storypick.com/arjan-singh/|title=Meet Marshal Arjan Singh, Who Made IAF A Nightmare for the Enemies And Guardian of Our Skies|publisher=Storypick|access-date=16 September 2017|url-status=live|date=15 April 2017|author=Pandey, Saurabh |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916225602/http://www.storypick.com/arjan-singh/|archive-date=16 September 2017}}</ref><ref name="English">{{cite web|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/nation/2017/09/16/arjan-singh--an-epitome-of-military-leadership.html|title=Arjan Singh: an epitome of military leadership|publisher=Manorma Online|access-date=16 September 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916225312/http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/nation/2017/09/16/arjan-singh--an-epitome-of-military-leadership.html|archive-date=16 September 2017}}</ref> | ||
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