Om Prakash (general)
| Lieutenant General Om Prakash PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |
 India |
| Service/branch |
 Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1976– 31 April 2015 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 11 Kumaon Regiment |
| Commands held |
GOC XV Corps GOC 25th Infantry Division (India) Commander of Siachen Brigade Colonel of the Regiment Kumaon Regiment |
| Awards |
 Param Vishisht Seva Medal Uttam Yudh Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Sena Medal |
| Spouse(s) | Sarla Chhillar |
Lt. General Om Prakash is a retired Indian Army officer. He became commander of the XV Corps in 2012.[1]
Awards and decorations
Prakash was awarded the Sena Medal Infantry in 2012.[2] He was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2015.[3]
References
- ↑ "Lt Gen Om Prakash takes over as new GOC of 15 Corps". Hindustan Times. 9 June 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ↑ "63rd Republic Day: The gallantry award winners". Rediff.com. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ↑ "Complete List of Honours and Awards: Republic Day 2015". The New Indian Express. Press Information Bureau. 26 January 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
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