Gopal Gurunath Bewoor
G.G.Bewoor | |
|---|---|
| 8th Chief of Army Staff (India) | |
| In office 16 Jan 1973 – 31 May 1975 | |
| President | V. V. Giri Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed |
| Prime Minister | Indira Gandhi |
| Preceded by | Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw |
| Succeeded by | General Tapishwar Narain Raina |
| Ambassador of India to Denmark | |
| In office Feb 1976 – Feb 1978 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 August 1916 Seoni, British India |
| Died | 24 October 1989 (aged 73) |
| Spouse | Radhika Gokhale |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | British India India |
| Branch | British Indian Army Indian Army |
| Years of service | 15 July 1937 – 31 May 1975 |
| Rank | General |
| Service number | IC-129 |
| Unit | Dogra Regiment Green Howards |
| Commands | Southern Army XXXIII Corps 27 Infantry Division 80 Infantry Brigade Director General, NCC |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Padma Bhushan (1972) |
General Gopal Gurunath Bewoor PVSM (11 August 1916 – 24 October 1989) was a senior officer of the Indian Army who served as the 8th Chief of Army Staff, and later an Indian diplomat to Denmark.
In a long service spanning four decades, Gen. Bewoor saw action during World War II and later was involved in Indian Army operations in Pakistan, including during the second war in 1965 as well as effectively commanding the southern command during the third war in 1971. He succeeded Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw as the army chief in January 1973 and following his retirement from the army, served as the Indian Ambassador to Denmark till 1979.
In 1972, he was honoured with Padma Bhushan the third highest Indian civilian award.