Sourendra Nath Kohli
Param Vishist Seva Medal | |
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Other work | Author, We dared[3] Author, Sea power and the Indian Ocean[4] |
Early life
Kohli was the son of B. L. Kohli, and studied
Early career
Kohli joined the Royal Indian Navy Volunteer Reserve as a cadet in May 1936, immediately after his graduation. He was commissioned as a sub-lieutenant in the RIN on 25 June 1938,[7] with promotion to lieutenant on 1 May 1941.[8]
During World War II, Kohli served in the
Post-Independence
After
Other appointments that Kohli held included those as the Senior Officer of the flagship of the Indian Navy,
Kohli served as the superintendent of the
Flag rank
Kohli rose to flag rank in 1965 with promotion to substantive
On 12 February 1971, Kohli was appointed the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-IN-C) of the Western Naval Command. During the war with Pakistan in December 1971, Kohli provided operational leadership for the devastating attacks on Karachi harbour. He also led the defence of Indian Naval facilities on the west coast. He was also responsible for overseeing the safety of the Indian mercantile fleet during the war. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan for his exceptional leadership during the 1971 war.[14]
On 1 March 1973, Kohli took over as the Chief of the Naval Staff.[15] He retired from the Navy on 29 February 1976.[5]
Later life
Kohli authored We dared, a memoir of the Indian Navy operations during the war of 1971.[3] He is also the author of Sea Power and the Indian Ocean, an analysis of the geo-political and maritime concerns in the Indian Ocean region.[4]
Personal life
Kohli was married to the late Sumitra Kohli, and had three daughters.[1]
References
- ^ ISBN 9788172111625. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
- ^ http://www.hindu.com/revents/04/19970499.htm[dead link]
- ^ ISBN 9780861322091. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
- ^ a b "Sea power and the Indian Ocean". National Defense University Library. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
- ^ a b "Admiral Sourendra Nath Kohli, Padma Bhushan, PVSM". Information Resource Facilitation Centre, Indian Navy. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
- ^ "Admiral Sourendra Nath Kohli". Bharat Rakshak.
- ^ The London Gazette, 14 October 1938
- ^ "The Royal Indian Navy". The Navy List: June 1944. HM Government, UK. 1944. p. 1965.
- ^ "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch)" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 9 July 1949. p. 953.
- ^ "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch)" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 14 July 1951. p. 133.
- ^ "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch)" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 30 July 1955. p. 151.
- ^ "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch)" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 20 August 1966. p. 491.
- ^ "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch)" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 19 July 1969. p. 674.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ "Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch)" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 30 June 1973. p. 724.