Depinder Singh

Lieutenant general Depinder Singh, PVSM, VSM (born 1930, in Punjab, British India) was the overall commander of the IPKF in Sri Lanka from July 1987 to March 1990,^[1] He was the military assistant to Sam Manekshaw from 1969 to 1973 during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.^[2][3]

Lieutenant general Depinder Singh PVSM, VSM
Born	1930 (age 94–95) Punjab, British India
Allegiance	India
Branch	Indian Army
Rank	Lieutenant general
Commands	Overall commander of IPKF in Sri Lanka from July 1987 – March 1990
Awards	Param Vishisht Seva Medal Vishisht Seva Medal

Books

Singh has written a few books on his experience in the Indian army.

• The IPKF in Sri Lanka ^[4]
• Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, M.C. : Soldiering with Dignity ^[5][6]

Awards

Singh was conferred with the prestigious Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal.

Param Vishisht Seva Medal	Vishisht Seva Medal