R Gopal | |
|---|---|
| File:R Gopal (cropped).jpg | |
| Born | Aruppukottai. |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ |  Indian Army |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 8 Gorkha Rifles |
| Commands held | III Corps |
| Awards |  Uttam Yudh Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Sena Medal |
.jpg){kind=link}
Lieutenant General R Gopal, UYSM, AVSM, SM is a serving General Officer in the Indian Army. He retired as the Quarter Master General of the Indian Army. Previously, he commanded III Corps.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
He is an alumnus of Higher Command Course at Defence Services Staff College, Wellington; and National Defence Course Course at National Defence College, Delhi.[2][1]
Career[edit | edit source]
He was commissioned into 8 Gorkha Rifles. He has extensive experience in Northeast India. He has held numerous commands including an infantry battalion on the Siachen Glacier; a Mountain Brigade and an Assam Rifles range in South Assam. He was also one of the founding members of the Defence Command and Staff College at Botswana.[1][2][5]
During his career, he has been awarded the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal,[6] Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Sena Medal for his service.[1]
Honours and decorations[edit | edit source]
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Lt Gen takes over charge of Spear Corps". India Today. 9 January 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Lt. Gen. Gopal takes charge of 3 Corps". www.easternmirrornagaland.com. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
- ↑ "Lt Gen Gopal R takes over as GOC of Spear Corps in Nagaland". news.webindia123.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
- ↑ "Lt.Gen Gopal R new GOC 3 Corps". The Shillong Times. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
- ↑ "Lt Gen Gopal R takes over charge of Spear Corps | The Arunachal Times". arunachaltimes.in. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
- ↑ "Press Information Bureau". pib.nic.in.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Anil Chauhan |
General Officer Commanding III Corps 9 January 2018 - Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |