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At 100, Lt Col Sharak Dev Honoured By Indian Army: All About The Zojila Pass Recapture Hero
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Marking the ceremony, senior veterans visited Lt Col Jamwal's residence to extend greetings and felicitate him on the milestone.
The Indian Army's Tiger Division on Wednesday paid rich tributes to Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Sharak Dev Singh Jamwal (Retired) on his 100th birthday, celebrating his decades of distinguished service to the nation.
Marking the ceremony, the General Officer Commanding of Tiger Division, the Commander of Chenab Brigade, Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma (Retd), President of JKESL, and other senior veterans visited Lt Col Jamwal's residence to extend greetings and felicitate him on the milestone.
This year also marks 60 years since the Indian Armed Forces' victory in the 1965 war, a milestone that resonated during the centenary celebrations.
The event featured a ceremonial cake cutting, underscoring the Indian Army's tradition of honouring its veterans and reinforcing the enduring bond between serving personnel and retired officers.
All About Lt Col Jamwal
Born on August 13, 1926, in Jammu, Lt Col Jamwal was commissioned into the 7th Light Cavalry in 1946 during the final phase of the Second World War.
His career spanned multiple major operations, including the Burma Campaign, the 1947–48 Indo-Pak War, the Liberation of Goa in 1961, and the Sino-Indian War of 1962.
As Squadron Commander of C Squadron, 7 Cavalry, during the 1947–48 conflict, he led the induction of tanks across the treacherous Zojila Pass.
He is often credited with the daring manoeuvre that enabled the recapture of Zojila and the relief of besieged Ladakh.
Army officials lauded Lt Col Jamwal's life of service, describing him as an embodiment of honour, duty, selflessness, and camaraderie — values that continue to inspire future generations of soldiers.
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