The President also paid his respects at the war memorial. The much adored prime minister, who could do no wrong in the eyes of the public, had betrayed General Thimayya. Key attractions on the premises of this war memorial include a battle tank, one of those used by the Army during the war with Pakistan in 1971.ĭecades-old arms and ammunition, Army guns and rifles and a decommissioned MiG-21 fighter jet, besides a collection of artwork featuring the valour of soldiers on the battlefield, books and articles are among the things on display. Krishna Menon (left) and Jawaharlal Nehru in London in 1949. He was a member of Indian National Congress and represented. Nehru said do not come directly to me, if Defense Minister agrees then come only. Surinder Singh Kairon (8 December 1927 16 March 2009) was an Indian politician from Punjab. The museum also acknowledges the contribution of General Thimayya's siblings, including two of his brothers, who too were Army officers, and his wife Nina, who was bestowed with ''Kaiser-e-Hind'' award in recognition of her work in public service. General Thimayya felt very bad about such a thing. Kodandera Subayya Thimayya, popularly known as ‘Timmy,’ was the third of six children born to Subayya and Sitamma. There is also a mural showing Field Marshal Claude John Eyre Auchinleck, who was a British Army Commander during the second World War, coming down to "Sunny Side" to meet General Thimayya. Reflecting on the humility General Thimayya, there is a picture showing him riding a Lambretta scooter. General Kodendera Subayya Thimayya, DSO was a distinguished soldier of the Indian Army who served as Chief of Army Staff from 1957 to 1961 Born: 31. To guide the visitors, there is a first person narration, explaining the articles and artifacts kept there. General Thimayya Road, Camp Parmar House, Gr & Mezzanine FLR, 2413, PUNE. A statue of the General from Kodagu in uniform greets as one enters the museum, which also showcases a slice of Indian military history. CHILDREN HOSPITAL, ALWAR, RAJASTHAN 301001 FIRST FLOOR, KHASRA NO.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |