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Jan 13, 2022 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Sixth death anniversary of Lt Gen Jack Farj Rafael Jacob, PVSM.
The #IndianBrave veteran passed away #OnThisDay 13 Jan in 2016, aged 92
Remembering his service to the Nation during #IndoPakWar1971
Gen Jacob was also celebrated in Israel, where his uniform hangs in the Israeli military museum. He is featured in John Colvin’s book on Jewish military heroes, Lions of Judah. Jacob was an advocate of strong India-Israel relations.
But he rejected all offers to move to Israel.
Jan 13, 2022 • 5 tweets • 4 min read
1/n First day at India Squadron,
I enter the squadron building from Battalion Area side.
First thing I see is Major Mohit Sharma's Portrait in Nair lobby
Stared at it for few minutes , checking it out and awe struck by his chest filled by medals and badges. 2/n Seargent accompanying me noticed this and said
"Ain't he amazing"
I said ,"What sir"
The Seargent replied ,"His eyes,full of resolute and smile ,so infectious".
In the coming days ,I realised his importance and presence in the squadron