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Gopal Gurunath Bewoor
GeneralGopal Gurunath BewoorPVSM (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. He was also 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 MarshalSam 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.