Indian Army Day

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Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year in India, in recognition of Lieutenant General (later Field Marshal) K. M. Cariappa's taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from Sir Francis Butcher, the last British commander, in 1948. The day is celebrated in the form of parades and other military shows in national capital as well as all 6 Army Command headquarters. On 15 January 2014 India celebrated 66th Indian Army day in New Delhi. Army Day marks a day to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect our country and the people living in it.

General Kodandera Madappa Cariappa shared a good bonding with both natives and Britishers and then succeeded General Roy Butcher of British Army to become the first Indian Commander in Chief of the democratic India.

Celebration

India will celebrate Army day on 15 January. Every year the day is celebrated on the same date.More images of the recent celebration can be found at this link.[1]

References

  1. ↑ http://chhindits.blogspot.com/2010/01/images-62nd-army-day-celebrations.html

See also


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