Sarath Chand
Lieutenant General Sarath Chand, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM is an Indian politician and former Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) of the Indian Army. He served as Vice Chief of Army Staff from 13 January 2017 till his retirement on 31 May 2018. He joined Bharatiya Janata Party on 6 April 2019.
Sarath Chand | |
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Chand during Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi, 2017. | |
| Born | Neduvathoor, Kottarakkara, Kerala |
| Allegiance | India |
| Service/ | Indian Army |
| Years of service | June 1979 – 31 May 2018 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Service number | IC-35904Y |
| Unit | 11 Garhwal Rifles |
| Commands held | South Western Command IV Corps 11 Garhwal Rifles |
| Battles/wars | Operation Pawan Operation Rhino Operation Falcon |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Uttam Yudh Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vishisht Seva Medal |
| Spouse(s) | Bindu |
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