Army Vetran, Lt Gen KS Katoch passes away
Lt Gen KS Katoch, Padma Bhushan, Military Cross, a veteran of the Indian Army who passed away on Wednesday, was cremated here today. A large number of serving and retired officers and other dignitaries paid their last respects to the distinguished officer.
Born in 1915 at Srinagar, Lt Gen Katoch was commissioned in September 1936 from IMA Dehradun. During his early years in the Army, he served with the Surrey Regiment and Frontier Force Rifles. In 1945, during World War II in Italy, he was awarded a Military Cross for his gallantry. He was awarded a Padma Bhushan in 1965. He commanded three infantry Divisions –two in J&K and one in the North East. He held the appointments of Director General Military Training and Adjutant General, before commanding a Corps in Srinagar. He retired as Vice Chief of Army Staff in 1970.
He is survived by a son of and a daughter.
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