Daya Shankar (admiral)
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Vice Admiral Daya Shankar PVSM, DSC (2 January 1912 ā 18 November 1993) was an Indian Navy admiral, naval engineer and the first Indian Armed Forces officer to hold the appointment of Chief of Materiel and of Controller General Defence Production.[1]
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Daya Shankar | |
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Born | (1912-01-02)2 January 1912[1] |
Died | 18 November 1993(1993-11-18) (aged 81)[1] New Delhi |
Allegiance | British India India |
Service/ | Royal Indian Navy Indian Navy |
Years of service | 1930-1964 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Unit | HMIS Hindustan HMIS Lawrence HMIS Dalhousie HMIS Pathan |
Commands held | INS Shivaji |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Distinguished Service Cross |
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