Obituary of Sam Manekshaw

Sam Manekshaw

Sam Hormusji Framji Jamsedji Manekshaw MC (born April 3, 1914 in Amritsar, India) was a military personnel who was best known for serving as the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and also for being the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of field marshal. Sam died on June 27, 2008 and his death was because of complications from pneumonia. He died at age 94.

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Sam Manekshaw Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Manekshaw, Sam
Common Name: Sam Manekshaw
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Amritsar, India
Birth Date: April 03, 1914
Age: 94 (at death)
Also Known As: Sam Bahadur, Sam the Brave
Occupation: Military Personnel
Active Years: 1934-2008

Religion: Parsi
Net Worth: $15.6 million
Nationality: Indian
Favorite Food: Franks Hot Sauce
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

Sam's Family Tree

Birth Name: Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw MC
Father: Hormusji Manekshaw
Mother: Heerabai Manekshaw
Spouse/Partner:

Silloo Bode (married 1939-2001, her death)

Death Notice:

Date: June 27 2008 at age 94
Place: Wellington, India
Cause of Death: Pneumonia (related complications)
Interment: Buried at Parsi cemetery in Ooty, India

Category Tags:

Military Personnel Indian Born on April 3rd Born in 1914 Died in 2008 Died at age 94 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"Sam Manekshaw was a brave and fearless military leader who dedicated his life to serving his country and protecting his fellow citizens. (V)"

"Sam Manekshaw was a highly decorated Indian Army officer, known for his strategic leadership during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, and his legacy continues to inspire military leaders today. Tragically, he passed away at the age of 94 after a long and illustrious career serving his country. (V)"

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