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My Hero : Sam Manekshaw
The person whom I admire the most is Sam Manekshaw. Sam
Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw was born on 3 April
1914 and expired at 27 June 2008. He was the first Indian
Army officer to be promoted at the rank of Field Marshal.
Sam Manekshaw was born in Amritsar. His father, Hourmusji
Manekshaw was a doctor who had also served as a captain in
the Indian British Army.
Sam Manekshaw received several awards and accolades for
his service to the Indian Army. He was awarded the Military
Cross, Maha Vir Chakra, the Padma Bhushan and the Padma
Vibhushan. On January 1, 1972 he was conferred the rank of
Field Marshal, the highest attainable rank in the Indian Army.
I like Sam Manekshaw because of his qualities. To name
a few: - Absolute justice, impartiality and moral courage.
Manekshaw was a decisive leader and an able listener who
was always considerate to those under his command. He
used to take decision and accept his Full responsibility. He
was very brave. He fought valiantly for our country in many
wars. Being the top leader of the army, he was also a kind and
enthusiastic man. He was one of the influential people of his
times. He was able to demand courage from his soldiers
because his own was never in doubt. He is the only reason
that inspires me to join the Indian Army.
Sarvesh Patil [ V ]
