Lt Gen JFR Jacob, key role player in 1971 war, passes away

[ranjeet]

New Delhi: Lt Gen (retd) JFR Jacob, who played a key role in the 1971 war, passed on Wednesday. He was 92.

He breathed his last at 8:30 am after prolonged illness, said authorities at Army Hospital (Research and Referral).

On December 26, 2014, the Indian Army veteran, hailed as the hero of Bangladesh Liberation War, had presented his books 'An Odyssey in War & Peace' and 'Surrender at Dacca' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

He was Chief of Staff of Eastern Command during the 1971 operations.

Later, he was appointed governor to Goa and Punjab.


Rest in Peace Sir

@Abingdonboy @Levina @magudi @JanjaWeed @Jason bourne @Parul @MilSpec @TejasMk3

 

[T-72M1]

RIP

 

[Razia Sultana]

RIP General.

 

[Robinhood Pandey]

R.I.P sir.

Thank you for your services to this Nation.

 

[Parul]

RIP Lt Gen JFR Jacob
- War hero of 1971 Liberation war of Bangladesh
- A True Patriot and Soldier

My salute to Lt Gen Jacob

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[ravi kiran]

Rest In Peace Sir.

 

[kaykay]

RIP General. He played a great role in improving Indo-Israel ties in past.

 

[PARIKRAMA]

RIP Sir..

 

[TejasMk3]

RIP Sir Thankyou for your services to the nation

An old Interview with him - Lt Gen JFR Jacob: The Sum of His Many Parts

 

[anant_s]

Rest in Peace Sir.
I saw him on TV sometime back when he was attending an official function, didnt look in good shape.
To quote immortal lines of Douglas McArthur
Old Soldiers never Die
They just Fade away.
May God grant eternal peace to the soul.

 

[thesolar65]

RIP Soldier!!

 

[acetophenol]

The country will always be thankful for your services sir, rest peace, JAI HIND!

 

[KingRaj]

RIP.

 

[Bharat_Bhakt]

Rest In Peace General Jakob Sir we will miss your wisdom and devotion to your motherland but we shall never forget you from the bottom of my heart thanks for everything

 

[Chanakyaa]

RIP Sir !
we lost a True Hero !