lt Gen PG Kamath, PVSM, AVSM,YSM, SM , Comdt, Army War College retired from service on Mar 30 after a long and illustrious career spanning almost four decades.
The General and his family were given a warm and emotional send off by the entire college fraternity. A highly decorated officer, the General has been the proud recipient of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Yudh Seva Medal (YSM) and the Sena Medal (SM).
An Alumnus of Sainik School, Bijapur and NDA (Natioanl Defencer Academy) Khadakwasla, the General was commissioned into the Madras Regiment in June 1973. A cerebral scholar warrior, he is a graduate of Defence Services Staff College, Higher Command Course and the prestigious National Defence College.
A professional to the core, he has rich and varied experience having tented important staff and command appointments in challenging op environment and diverse terrain.
The General has commanded an infantry battalion on the line of Control in J&K during peak insurgent activity from 1993 to 1995.
He has also commanded an infantry brigade during 'OP PARAKRAM' and an infantry division with operational role in the deserts and the Rann of Kutch.
His enviable repertoire of staff appointments includes the prestigious tenure of Defence Advisor to the Indian High Commissioner in Malaysia, the significant position of Additional Military Secretary at the Army Headquarters and Chief of Staff at a Command Headquarter.
He has contributed immensely to operational planning and training of his formations as Chief of Staff and Brigadier General Staff of a Corps in the Eastern Command.
As the General bids farewell to the cherished olive greens, he will be remembered as a soldier whose professional competence and devotion to duty had few equals.