Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw (1914-2008)
Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, a former Chief of Staff of the Indian Army, led India to victory against Pakistan in the 1971 war that resulted in the partition of Pakistan, and the formation of Bangladesh (earlier known as East Pakistan).
Manekshaw (April 3, 1914 – June 27, 2008) died aged 94. Silloo, his wife, passed away in 2001. He is survived by his daughters (Sherry and Maja), and was born into a Parsi family.
Senator Barack Obama’s condolence message on his website: “I offer my deep condolences to the people of India, on the passing of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. He was a legendary soldier, a patriot, and an inspiration to his fellow citizens. Field Marshal Manekshaw provided an example of personal bravery, self-sacrifice, and steadfast devotion to duty that began before India’s independence, and will deservedly be remembered far into the future.”
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