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During his career, he has been awarded the [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] and the [[Sena Medal]] for his service.<ref name=":0" /> |
During his career, he has been awarded the [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] and the [[Sena Medal]] for his service.<ref name=":0" /> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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| Allegiance |  India |
| Service |  Indian Army |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 8 Gorkha Rifles |
| Commands | III Corps |
| Awards |  Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Sena Medal |
Lieutenant General Gopal R, AVSM, SM is the current Commander, III Corps of the Indian Army and assumed office on 9 January 2018. He assumed the post from Lt General Anil Chauhan.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and education
He is an alumnus of Higher Command Course at Defence Services Staff College, Wellington; and National Defence Course Course at National Defence College, Delhi.[2][1]
Career
He was commissioned into 8 Gorkha Rifles. He has extensive experience in Northeast India. He has held numerous commands including an infantry battalion on the Siachen Glacier; a Mountain Brigade and an Assam Rifles range in South Assam. He was also one of the founding members of the Defence Command and Staff College at Botswan.[1][2][5]
During his career, he has been awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Sena Medal for his service.[1]
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References
- ^ a b c d "Lt Gen takes over charge of Spear Corps". India Today. 2018-01-09. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
- ^ a b c "Lt. Gen. Gopal takes charge of 3 Corps". www.easternmirrornagaland.com. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
- ^ "Lt Gen Gopal R takes over as GOC of Spear Corps in Nagaland". news.webindia123.com. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
- ^ "Lt.Gen Gopal R new GOC 3 Corps". The Shillong Times. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
- ^ "Lt Gen Gopal R takes over charge of Spear Corps | The Arunachal Times". arunachaltimes.in. Retrieved 2018-02-04.