F. N. Billimoria
| F. N. Billimoria | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1934 Hyderabad, British India |
| Allegiance |
 India |
| Service/branch | Army |
| Years of service | 1955-1993 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 11 Gorkha Rifles |
| Commands held |
21st Infantry Division 33 Corps Military Secretary |
| Battles/wars |
Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 Operation Blue Star |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal |
| Relations | Karan Bilimoria, Baron Bilimoria (son) |
Lt. Gen. F. N. Billimoria PVSM was an Indian Army officer who was involved in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.[1] He also headed the Wellington Cantonment in 1986.[2]
He attended The Doon School in India.[3] The Lt. Gen. F. N. Billimoria trophy, named after him, is awarded to the best officer in the graduating class of Army Medical Corps Centre & School in the Lucknow Cantonment.[4]
References
- ↑ "Ft-Lt Raina adjudged best - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2004-02-24. Retrieved 2012-03-28.
- ↑ http://www.dssc.gov.in/history/DSSC,%20Wellington%20-%20TIMELINE.pdf
- ↑ Indian Defence Review 1990, pg. 133 "Lieutenant, General Billimoria F.N., G.O.C-in-command....Education:The Doon School"
- ↑ "Indian Navy | Best Officer [www.bharat-rakshak.com]". Bharat-rakshak.com. Retrieved 2012-03-28.
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