W. A. G. Pinto
Indian Army General (1924–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lieutenant General Walter Anthony Gustavo 'WAG' Pinto, PVSM (1 July 1924 – 25 March 2021) was a General Officer in the Indian Army. He last served as the 8th General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Command. As a major general, he led the 54th Infantry Division on the western front in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, for which he was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal.
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W A G Pinto | |
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Nickname(s) | WAG |
Born | (1924-07-01)1 July 1924 Poona, Bombay Presidency, British India |
Died | 25 March 2021(2021-03-25) (aged 96) |
Allegiance | British Indian Empire India |
Service/ | British Indian Army Indian Army |
Years of service | 1943–1982 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Unit | 13th Frontier Force Rifles 2 Assam 3 Guards |
Commands held | Central Army XXXIII Corps 54 Infantry Division 66 Mountain Brigade 4 Guards |
Battles/wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 Sino-Indian War World War II |
Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal |
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