Lakshman Singh Rawat
Lieutenant General Lakshman Singh Rawat, PVSM, AVSM (November 1930 – 11 February 2015) was a General Officer in the Indian Army. He last served as the Deputy Chief of the Army Staff, from 1987 to 1988. His son General Bipin Rawat was India's first Chief of the Defence Staff and was the 26th Chief of the Army Staff.
Lieutenant General L. S. Rawat PVSM, AVSM | |
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| Born | November 1930 |
| Died | 11 February 2015 (aged 84) |
| Allegiance | India |
| Service/ | Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1951–1988 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 3/11 Gorkha Rifles |
| Commands held | X Corps Maharashtra & Gujarat Area 19th Infantry Division 5/11 Gorkha Rifles |
| Battles/wars | General Bipin Rawat (son) |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal |
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