Nirmal Chander Vij
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General Nirmal Chander Vij PVSM, UYSM, AVSM (born 3 January 1943, in Jammu) was the 21st Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army. He held the office from 1 Jan 2003 to 31 Jan 2005.[2][3]
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Born | (1943-01-03) 3 January 1943 (age 81) Jammu, State of Jammu and Kashmir, British Raj (now in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India) |
Allegiance | India |
Service/ | Indian Army |
Years of service | 1962–2005 |
Rank | General |
Service number | IC-13710[1] |
Unit | Dogra Regiment |
Commands held | Southern Army IV Corps XXI Corps |
Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Uttam Yudh Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal |
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