Depinder Singh
Lieutenant general

Depinder Singh

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Lieutenant general Depinder Singh (born 1930, Punjab British India) was the Overall commander of the IPKF in Sri Lanka from July 1987 to March 1990,He was the military assistant to Sam Manekshaw from 1969-73 during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

Books

Singh has written a few books on his experience in the Indian army.

  • The IPKF in Sri Lanka
  • Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, M.C. : soldiering with dignity

    Awards

    Singh was conferred with the prestigious Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal.

    Param Vishisht Seva Medal
    Vishisht Seva Medal