Western Command celebrates 74th Raising Day
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, September 15
The Western Command – frontline operational command of the Indian Army – celebrated its 74th Raising Day at the Chandimandir military station today.
The Command was raised on September 15, 1947 as the Delhi and East Punjab Command and was re-designated as Western Command in January 1948.
On the occasion, Lt Gen RP Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, laid wreath at the Veer Smriti war memorial to pay homage to troops who had made the supreme sacrifice.
He also conveyed his felicitations and best wishes to all ranks, veterans, civilian employees and families.
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