Lakshman Madhav Katre
| Lakshman Madhav Katre PVSM, AVSM and Bar | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
10 March 1926 Gurdaspur district Punjab |
| Died |
30 June 1985 (aged 59) Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India |
| Allegiance |
 India |
| Service/branch |
 Indian Air Force |
| Rank |
 Air Chief Marshal |
| Awards |
 Param Vishist Seva Medal, Ati Vishist Seva Medal |
Air Chief Marshal Lakshman Madhav Katre PVSM, AVSM and Bar was the head of the Indian Air Force from 1981 to 1985, as Chief of the Air Staff —and the second IAF Chief of Staff to die in— harness. He was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Bar.[1][2] He completed his schooling from The Doon School, Dehradun, India.[3]
References
- ↑ "Indian Air Force Gallantry & Service Awards Register [www.bharat-rakshak.com]". Bharat-rakshak.com. Retrieved 2012-03-26.
- ↑ "Indian Air Force :: Lakshman Mohan Katre". Bharat-rakshak.com. Retrieved 2012-03-26.
- ↑ Hindu, The (2011-04-15). "LM Katre Memorial Lecture". The Hindu. Retrieved 2012-10-19.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Dilbagh Singh |
Chief of the Air Staff (India) 1984–1985 |
Succeeded by Denis La Fontaine |
| Commander, Indian Group (1919–1920) |  | |
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| Air Officer Commanding RAF, India (1920–1938) | ||
| Air Officer Commander-in-Chief, Air Forces in India (1938–1947) | ||
| Air Officer Commanding, Royal Indian Air Force (1947–1948) | ||
| Commander-in-Chief, Royal Indian Air Force (1948–1950) | ||
| Commander-in-Chief, Indian Air Force (1950–1955) | ||
| Chief of the Air Staff (1955–present) |
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(**Seconded from the Royal Air Force) | ||
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