Memorial Page for Sam Manekshaw

Apr 3, 1914 – Jun 27, 2008(94 years)Died in:Wellington, Tamil Nadu

First Field marshal of the Indian Army

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June 27th, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

Amritsar, Punjab

Place of Death

Wellington, Tamil Nadu

Occupation

military officer

Nationality

India

Cause of Death

pneumonia

Religion

Zoroastrianism

Awards(5)

Padma BhushanPadma VibhushanGeneral Service Medal 1947Poorvi StarSangram Medal

Education(4)

Sherwood CollegeIndian Military AcademyCommand and Staff CollegeRoyal College of Defence Studies

Sam Manekshaw (* April 3, 1914 in Amritsar; † June 27, 2008 in Wellington) was a first Field marshal of the Indian Army. He was 94 years old. His education included Sherwood College, Indian Military Academy, Command and Staff College and Royal College of Defence Studies. His faith was Zoroastrianism. He received 5 awards, including Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan. His cause of death was pneumonia.

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Born in Amritsar, Punjab

1914

Died in Wellington, Tamil Nadu (pneumonia)

2008

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Sam Manekshaw. Forever remembered.