Vijai Singh Shekhawat
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Admiral Vijai Singh Shekhawat, PVSM, AVSM, VrC, ADC is a former Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy. He was 15th Chief of Naval Staff and served as Navy Chief from September-30 1993 to September-30 1996.[1] Admiral Shekhawat is a Patron of the General K.S. Thimayya Memorial Trust.
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Nickname(s) | "VP" |
Born | 1st October, 1936 chittosa, jhunjhunu Rajasthan |
Allegiance | India |
Service/ | Indian Navy |
Years of service | 1956 - 1996 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Eastern Navy Western Fleet INS Himgiri INS Karanj INS Kalvari |
Battles/wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 |
Awards | Param Vishist Seva Medal Ati Vishist Seva Medal Vir Chakra |
Spouse(s) | Binu Shekhawat |
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