Lt Col Vasudevan Nair

I was very touched (and surprised) at the speed at which my father's demise was posted on reportmysignal. We have received condolence calls from all over India. Many thanks to our family friend Brig Kamboj. I plan to write a detailed shradhanjali to my father which should be with you in a few days.
Regards
Dev Kumar Vasudevan

Lt Col Vinayak Kashinath Apte

I came to know of your blogspot only by chance. On going through the old posts I found that the news of my fathers demise has not reached the Signallers.
I wish to convey through your website the sad passing away of my father, IC 3200 Lt Col Vinayak Kashinath Apte, on 7 May last year (2008).
He was born in 1921, commissioned in 1944 and saw service in (as far as I know) Persia (Iraq), MCTE, 19 Div Sig Regt, 23 Div Sig Regt, commanded an Exptl Wireless Unit in Srinagar, then served in the CMO Directorate, HQ Southern Command, and HQ Maintenance Comd (AF). He retired in 1973 but was re-employed till 1977. He had settled in Pune and passed away after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Sharavati Apte, and two sons (Chidanand and Chandrashekhar).
I do appreciate the good work your blogspot is doing.
Lt Col Chandrashekhar Apte, MBBS, MD (Retd)

Lt Col K Vasudevan Nair

Dear Signallers,
I am sad to inform you about the demise of SL-217 Lt Col K Vasudevan Nair (Retd) on 21 May 2009 at 1200h in Mhow.
Next of Kin: Wife: Mrs. Ponnamma Vasudevan
Sons: Mr Dev Kumar Vasudevan, Capt V Mahesh Kumar (Ex-62 Cavalry), Lt Col Ashok Kumar Vasudevan (Corps of Signals)
Cremation- At Mhow on 22 May 09 (F/N)
For more details please see the email received from Sigs Adm, 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 email it to - Col James Kanagaraj, reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com .
The Shradhanjli will appear at our weblog at http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/
In sorrow -
Chander Kamboj.

From: sigsadm@indiatimes.com
To: CS Kamboj
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 5:52 PM
Subject: DEMISE OF SIGNAL OFFICER LT COL KV NAIR (Retd)
We regret to inform you about the sad demise of SL-217 Lt Col K Vasudevan Nair (Retd) on 21 May 2009 at 1200h in Mhow.
Details of illness/ cause of death and hospital: Cardiac arrest at Bombay Hospital, Indore
Next of Kin: Mr. Dev Kumar & Lt Col Ashok Vasudevan Nair (Son)
Cremation- At Mhow on 22 May 09 (F/N)
Date of retirement 01 Aug 1980
Date of demise 21 May 2009

Lt Col RK Pateriya

With great great shock we learn about the sad demise of our veteran Sigs officer - Lt Col Pateriya on 12th May 2009. We pray to Almighty God to let his soul rest in peace and give strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss.

Col JL Chatterji (Retd)

Lt Col RK Pateriya

Dear Signallers,
I am sad to inform you about the demise of IC-3995 Lt Col RK Pateriya (Retd) on 12 May 09 in R&R Hospital, New Delhi.
His both kidneys had failed.
Next of Kin
Name and relationship: Kusum Pateriya (wife)
Cremation- 14 May 2009 at 11.00 hrs at Lodhi Road Crematorium, New Delhi.
Choutha- 15 May 2009 at 1700 hrs – 1800 hrs at Arya Samaj Mandir, Greater Kailash-2, New Delhi. For more details please see the email received from Sigs Adm, 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 email it to - Col James Kanagaraj, reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com
The Shradhanjli will appear at our weblog at http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/
In sorrow -
Chander Kamboj.

From: sigsadm@indiatimes.com
To: CS Kamboj
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 9:01 AM
Subject: demise of signals officer Col RK Pateriya on 12 May 09

DEMISE OF SIGNALS OFFICER
We regret to inform you about the sad demise of IC-3995 Lt Col RK Pateriya (Retd) on 12 May 09 in R&R Hospital, New Delhi.
Details of illness/ cause of death - Failure of both kidneys

Next of Kin
Name and relationship - Kusum Pateriya (wife)
Children
(i) Mrs Rachna Kamra (Daughter)- 48 yrs
(ii) Rajiv Kumar (Son)- 45 yrs
Cremation - 14 May 2009 at 11.00 hrs in Lodhi Road Crematorium
Choutha - 15 May 2009 at 1700 hrs – 1800 hrs in Arya Samaj Mandir, Greater Kailash-2, New Delhi
Information about Officer
1. Date of birth- 03 Sep 1928
2. Date of commission- 1947 (03 Course)
3. Date of retirement- 30 Mar 1970
4. Date of demise- 12 May 2009

Col VD Deshpande

Col VD Deshpande was Officer Commanding Tactical Wing in 1953 when we, the YO's 10 came to the School of Signals at Mhow. We found him to be a very mature, sober, understanding and efficient Officer. The Course carries very fond memories of him.

Col VD Deshpande was commissioned in the Corps on 6 Apr 1943 and retired on 25 Apr 1972, after rendering yeoman's service to the Corps, the Army and the Nation, for 29 years.

In the passing away of Col VD Deshpande, the Corps has lost one of our stalwarts.

Our deep condolences to the bereaved family.

Harbhajan Singh
Lt Gen
Former SO-in-C and Senior Colonel Commandant

Adm SM Nanda

We are very sorry to learn about the passing away of the brave Admiral who led the Navy to Victory in 1971. I remember him as a great hero who planned and conducted operations of both fleets, organised, trained and led the Naval elements of Mukti Bahini. All this with the threat of US Seventh Fleet lurking close by.
May his soul rest in peace.
Lt Gen KK Khanna, PVSM, AVSM** (Retd)

Dear Sir,
All officers/ members of Retired Defence Officers Association (RDOA) deeply mourn the loss of Admiral SM Nanda. May GOD give strength to the family members to bear the loss.
In sorrow
On behalf of RDOA
Secretary RDOA

Adm SM Nanda

12 May 2009, 0605 hrs IST, PTI
NEW DELHI: Former Naval chief Admiral S M Nanda, a veteran of the 1971 Indo-Pak war, died on Monday evening in the national capital.

93-year-old Nanda, a Padma Vibhushan award winner, was admitted to a city-based hospital on Monday morning and breathed his last around 11 pm. He is survived by his two sons and wife besides grandchildren, family sources said.

Nanda was admitted to Fortis, Vasant Kunj with complaints of fever and breathlessness, Navneet Singh, a physician of the hospital who treated the former Navy chief, said.

Nanda, who was awarded the Param Vishist Seva Medal (PVSM) and the Ati Vishist Seva Medal (AVSM) for his distinguished service, was appointed the Chief of Naval Staff on March 1, 1970. He retired in 1973.

His legendary command of the Navy during the 1971 Indo-Pak war and his success in steering it to a resounding victory is the high-water mark of the modern Indian Navy.

The funeral will take place on Saturday with full military honours at Brar Square Crematorium here at 1600 hrs.
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The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sureesh Mehta laying the wreath as a mark of respect to Admiral S.M. Nanda, at Brar Square, in New Delhi on May 12, 2009
Readers of Report My Signal Forum and Veterans offer their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members of Adm SM Nanda.

Col VD Deshpande

I had the privilege of serving with late Col VD Deshpande in 2 STC, Goa, some 45 years ago, where he was Dy Comdt and also the Dy Station Commander of Goa. First as SSO Goa and later as Centre Adjutant (then called Major (SD), I had an opportunity to interact closely with him on many issues concerned with training, administration and consolidation of Ex Portuguese assets in whole of Goa. I remember him as a person with a great problem solving acumen and rare negotiating skills whether with formation staff, MES or the Civil Govt. He had a knack of bringing an amicable end to an ugly administrative situation by carrying all the team members along with him. If I remember correctly he was Military Attache in Turkey before coming to 2 STC. Professionally a stickler, but off parade he was a very sociable person with a subtle sense of humour. May God give peace to his soul.
Col Sharad K. Paranjape.

Col VD Deshpande

Dear Signallers,
I am sad to inform you about the demise of IC 1102, Col VD Deshpande, on 01 May 09, at Kolhapur.
Next of Kin: Mr. Vinay Deshpande, Son.
For more details please see the email received from Brig SR Luktuke, 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 email it to - Col James Kanagaraj, reportmysignalblogspot@gmail.com
The Shradhanjli will appear at our weblog at http://reportmysignal-shradhanjli.blogspot.com/
In sorrow -
Chander Kamboj

Subject: Sad Demise - Col V D Deshpande
Sir,
Very sorry to inform you that Col (retd) V D Deshpande, Signals expired on 01 May 2009 (Fri) at 13.30 hours in Kolhapur.
NOK: Mr. Vinay Deshpande (Son)

Regards,
Brig Sharad Luktuke (Retd)