Shravan Kumar Patyal

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Lieutenant General

Shravan Kumar Patyal

PVSM, UYSM, SM
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Allegiance India
Service/branch Indian Army
Years of service1979 – 2018
RankLieutenant General of the Indian Army.svg Lieutenant General
Service numberIC-35960X
Unit4th Gorkha Rifles
Commands heldXIV Corps
AwardsParam Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Uttam Yudh Seva Medal ribbon.svg Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
Sena Medal ribbon.svg Sena Medal

Lieutenant General Shravan Kumar Patyal, PVSM, UYSM, SM was the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (DCOAS) of the Indian Army and assumed office on 31 March 2017. He assumed the post after Lt General Subrata Saha retired from office.[1][2][3][4]

Career[edit]

Patyal was commissioned into the Gorkha Rifles in 1979. He has held many positions including Commander of XIV Corps (Leh), Director General Military Intelligence (DGMI) and Border Roads Organization.[5][2][6][7]

During his career, he has been awarded the Sena Medal, the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal in 2017[8] and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2018 for his service.[9]

Honours and decorations[edit]

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Param Vishisht Seva Medal Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
Sena Medal Samanya Seva Medal Special Service Medal
Operation Vijay Medal Operation Parakram Medal Sainya Seva Medal Videsh Seva Medal
50th Anniversary of Independence Medal 30 Years Long Service Medal 20 Years Long Service Medal 9 Years Long Service Medal

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Feeds, PTI (2017-03-31). "Lt Gen S K Patyal takes charge as Deputy Chief of Army Staff". India.com. Archived from the original on 2017-12-22. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Lt Gen SK Patyal takes charge as Deputy Chief of Army Staff". hindustantimes.com/. 2017-04-01. Archived from the original on 2017-04-04. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
  3. ↑ "Four senior posts in Army fall vacant". Archived from the original on 2017-06-12.
  4. ↑ "Lt Gen SK Patyal takes charge as Deputy Chief of Army Staff | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. 2017-03-31. Archived from the original on 2017-12-22. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
  5. ↑ "Lt Gen SK Patyal takes over as GOC of Army's 14 Corps". The Economic Times. 2015-07-22. Archived from the original on 2017-12-22. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
  6. ↑ "h6". sainiksamachar.nic.in. Archived from the original on 2015-07-28. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
  7. ↑ "'Golfing in' of new GOC-in-C scheduled, then cancelled". The Indian Express. 2016-09-16. Archived from the original on 2017-12-22. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
  8. ↑ [pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157683 "398 Republic Day Gallantry and other Defence Decorations Announced"]. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  9. ↑ "390 Republic Day Gallantry and Other Defence Decorations Announced".
Military offices
Preceded by
Subrata Saha 		Deputy Chief of Army Staff
31 March 2017 - Present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
Balwant Singh Negi 		General Officer Commanding XIV Corps
2 July 2015 - 2016 		Succeeded by

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