Gopal R
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Lieutenant General R Gopal, UYSM, AVSM, SM is a serving General Officer in the Indian Army. He retired as the Quarter Master General of the Indian Army. Previously, he commanded III Corps.[1][2][3][4]
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| Born | Aruppukottai. |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 8 Gorkha Rifles |
| Commands | III Corps |
| Awards |  Uttam Yudh Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Sena Medal |
Early life and education
He is an alumnus of Higher Command Course at Defence Services Staff College, Wellington; and National Defence Course Course at National Defence College, Delhi.[2][1]
Career
He was commissioned into 8 Gorkha Rifles. He has extensive experience in Northeast India. He has held numerous commands including an infantry battalion on the Siachen Glacier; a Mountain Brigade and an Assam Rifles range in South Assam. He was also one of the founding members of the Defence Command and Staff College at Botswana.[1][2][5]
During his career, he has been awarded the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal,[6] Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Sena Medal for his service.[1]
Honours and decorations
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