Satyendra Singh Jamwal
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Satyendra Singh Jamwal (1959 — 2010) was a former flag officer in the Indian Navy. He was serving as the Chief of Staff at the Southern Naval Command when he died in a tragic accidental shooting death in 2010.[2] Standing 6 feet 4, “Jammy” - as he was called in the navy - belonged to the Chenani town of Udhampur district in Jammu and was an avid sportsman renowned for his handsome features.[1] [3]
Born1959
Died2010 (aged 50–51)
SpouseGeeta Jamwal
ParentMajor-General Jagdish Singh Jamwal (retired).[1]
Satyendra Singh Jamwal | |
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| In office 2009–2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1959 |
| Died | 2010 (aged 50–51) |
| Spouse | Geeta Jamwal |
| Parent | Major-General Jagdish Singh Jamwal (retired).[1] |
| Occupation | Naval officer |
Naval Positioned held
A highly decorated officer he was being groomed to take over as the chief of the Indian Navy.[3]Rear Admiral S S Jamwal was commissioned in the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer on 1 July 1980.[4]
- ADC to the President of India.
- Naval Attache to Russia
- In-charge southern command Indian Navy.
- Commanding officer INS Delhi (D61).
Alma Mater
- The Lawrence School, Sanawar.
- National Defence Academy.
- Grechko Naval War College in the then USSR.
- Defence Services Staff College at Wellington