IC 13593W Brig SK Datta

To,
All Signals Officers,

I am sad to read the contents of the email received from Gen VK Singh appended below.

This is the first intimation I have received about the demise of Brig Datta. No information has been received from Dte Gen of Signals also.

We pray to Almighty to give peace to the departed soul and strength to near ones and dear ones to bear this irreparable loss.

In sorrow
Brig Chander Kamboj VSM (Retd)

Dear Brig Kamboj,

On 8 Dec at about 1630 I received an SMS message (Sigs - Teevra Chaukas) that the cremation of IC 13593W Brig SK Datta will be held at Brar Square cremation ground at 1600 hrs on 08 Dec 2008.

Surprisingly, there has been no intimation about his demise on Report My Signals. Do you have any intimation in this regard? I could not go for the cremation but would like to attend the Chautha. Subhas Datta was my DCC in NDA when I joined in 1961. He was also with me in RAW. I held him in high esteem and was saddened by the news.

Regards
Maj Gen VK Singh (Retd)

Brig H Chukerbuti: Last rites

My father Brig H Chukerbuti (Retd) was cremated on 6th November 2008 at Wellington, Nilgiris, India. He is survived by his wife, two sons and daughter. His family, relations, many Signallers, serving Army personnel, veterans, friends and people he knew attended his funeral. Our family is deeply grateful for all who took time to attend his last rites and to the many kind people who have rung, have written and communicated their condolences. My mother in particular was comforted by many Signallers who remembered her at this time. As per his personal wishes his ashes were consigned to the sea off Mumbai on 30th November 2008 by his children.
His son

Capt Vineet Singh

Dear Signallers,
I am sad to inform you that one of our serving Signals officer, SS-41485H Capt Vineet Singh, has expired on 15 Nov 2008, at his home, village Seohara Bijjnor (UP).
The cause of his death has not been intimated to us by the Dte Gen of Signals. Next of Kin Shree IP Singh (Father). More details please see the email of Dte Gen of Signals appended below.

We pray to Almighty to give peace to the departed soul and strength to all near ones and dear ones to bear this irreparable loss.

Those of you who wish to write a "Shradhanjli" for him, may kindly send it for being posted to our weblog- http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/
The Shradhanjli be kindly emailed to- Lt Col James Kanagaraj, The Moderator at- reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com

In sorrow-
Chander Kamboj

Dear Sir
We regret to inform you the sad demise of SS-41485H Capt Vineet Singh on 15 Nov 2008 at 2000h. The particulars of offr are as under:-

1. IC No, Rank & Name: SS-41485H Capt Vineet Singh
2. Name of NOK: Mr IP Singh (Father)
3. Date of Commission: 17 Sep 2005
4. Date of Demise: 15 Nov 2008 at 2000hrs

Regards
Lt Col AS Mankoo
Dir Sigs Adm

Capt Vineet Singh

Dear Signallers,
I am sad to inform you that one of our serving Signals officer, SS-41485H Capt Vineet Singh, has expired on 15 Nov 2008, at his home, village Seohara Bijjnor (UP).
The cause of his death has not been intimated to us by the Dte Gen of Signals. Next of Kin Shree IP Singh (Father). More details please see the email of Dte Gen of Signals appended below.

We pray to Almighty to give peace to the departed soul and strength to all near ones and dear ones to bear this irreparable loss.

Those of you who wish to write a "Shradhanjli" for him, may kindly send it for being posted to our weblog- http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/
The Shradhanjli be kindly emailed to- Lt Col James Kanagaraj, The Moderator at- reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com

In sorrow-
Chander Kamboj

Dear Sir
We regret to inform you the sad demise of SS-41485H Capt Vineet Singh on 15 Nov 2008 at 2000h. The particulars of offr are as under:-

1. IC No, Rank & Name: SS-41485H Capt Vineet Singh
2. Name of NOK: Mr IP Singh (Father)
3. Date of Commission: 17 Sep 2005
4. Date of Demise: 15 Nov 2008 at 2000hrs

Regards
Lt Col AS Mankoo
Dir Sigs Adm

Brig H Chukerbuti

The passing away of Brig H Chukerbuti on 4 Nov at Wellington is a very sad news indeed. He was one of our very senior and popular Veteran.

I first net Brig and Mrs. Chukerbuti as a YO in Jan 1953, when he was Commandant, then School of Signals. He was very kind, had polished manners, spoke very well, enjoyed lighter side of life and was a good sportsman. Chakurbutis were very gracious hosts too.

Tennis used to be a popular sport in Mhow Club those days and as a YO one could have a game with the Commandant and his wife on the Club Courts. Brig Chakarbuti also excelled in dramatics.

They settled down in Wellington after retirement, in a very nice cottage, not far from Defence Services Staff College. All the senior officers when visiting DSSC made it a point to pay their respects to the great Signaler and his Lady wife and enjoy their company and hospitality.

In the passing away of Brig H Chukerbuti, the Corps has lost one of its very distinguished and illustrious senior Veteran. This is a great loss to the Corps indeed.

Our deepest condolences to the Bereaved Family. May God rest the departed soul in peace.

Lt Gen Harbhajan Singh

Lt Col Raj Kumar Gupta

Dear Signallers,

I am sad to inform you that IC-6860 Lt Col Raj Kumar Gupta (Retd), left for his heavenly abode on 03 Nov 2008 at 2315 hrs. The cremation took place on 04 Nov 08 at Green Park Crematorium, New Delhi.

We pray to Almighty to give peace to the departed soul and strength to all near ones and dear ones to bear this irreparable loss. Survived by Mrs Vimla Gupta.

Those of you who wish to write a "Shradhanjli" for Late Col Raj Kumar Gupta, please send it for being posted to our weblog-
The Shradhanjli be kindly emailed to- Col James Kanagaraj, The Moderator at- reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com

In sorrow,
Chander Kamboj

Brig H Chukerbuti

I learn with great sadness, the demise of Brig Chukerbuti (Retd) on 04 Nov 2008 at TN. I did meet him briefly in mid sixties and realized that he was one of the finest officers of the Corps and has made an unsung contribution. May God bless his soul to rest in peace and give abundant strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss. It is a great loss to the Corps as well.
I offer my profound condolences to family members and dear ones.

Col JL Chatterji (Retd)