F. N. Billimoria
Lieutenant General Faridoon Noshir 'Billy' Billimoria, PVSM (1933–2005) was an Indian Army officer who was the 15th General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Central Command. He commanded a battalion in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. He was also the commandant of the Defence Services Staff College in 1986.
Lieutenant General F N Billimoria PVSM | |
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| Nickname(s) | Billy |
| Born | 1933 India |
| Died | 2005 |
| Allegiance | British Indian Empire India |
| Service/ | British Indian Army Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1955–1993 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 2/5 Gorkha Rifles and 27th Mountain Division |
| Commands held | Central Command X Corps 2/5 Gorkha Rifles |
| Battles/wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal |
| Relations | Karan Bilimoria, Baron Bilimoria (son) |
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