Khem Karan Singh

Lieutenant General Khem Karan Singh, MVC (March 5, 1921 – July 26, 2016) was an Indian senior military officer. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan for his role in the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. He also received the Maha Vir Chakra for his services during the Indo-Pakistani war of 1965.

Lieutenant General

Khem Karan Singh

MVC
Born(1919-03-05)March 5, 1919
DiedJuly 26, 2016(2016-07-26) (aged 97)
Allegiance India
Service/branch Indian Army
Rank Lieutenant General
Service numberIC-39607H
Unit16th Light Cavalry
Commands heldCentral Command
I Corps
1 Armoured Division
16th Light Cavalry
Awards
  • Padma Bhushan
  • Maha Vir Chakra
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