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
