Thakur Mahadeo Singh
Thakur Mahadeo Singh DSO (9 November 1907 – 8 July 1963) was an Indian Army general who was the first Indian Commandant of the Indian Military Academy and the first Commandant of the Joint Services Wing, the precursor to the National Defence Academy.
Thakur Mahadeo Singh | |
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| Born | 9 November 1907 Mainpuri district, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India (now Uttar Pradesh, India) |
| Died | 8 July 1963 (aged 55) |
| Allegiance | British India (1928-1947) India (1947-1960) |
| Service/ | British Indian Army Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1928–1960 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | IA-561 |
| Unit | 1st Punjab Regiment 2nd Punjab Regiment Punjab Regiment |
| Commands held | Joint Services Wing Indian Military Academy |
| Battles/wars | Waziristan campaign (1936–1939) World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order |
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