Army Day
Army Day marks a day to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificied their lives to protect our country and the people living in it. The day is celebrated on January 15 every year. On this day in 1948 Lieutenant General K. M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief.
Army played equally important role as the other freedom fighters in instilling democratization in India.
General Kodandera Madappa Cariappa shared a good bonding with both natives and Britishers and then succeeded General Roy Butcher of British Army to become the first Indian Commander in Chief of the democratic India.
The Indian Army fights adversities on borders as well as with natural calamities. The Army works with true dedication and spirit of the motto ‘fight to win’.
CelebrationIndian army will celebrate its 64th anniversary on January 15, 2012 as Army Day. The Army re-dedicates itself to become a part of the ‘War Winning Team’ on this day. The day begins with paying homage to the martyred soldiers at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate, New Delhi. It is followed by parades and many military shows which feature the technology and achievements in Army are being held at the Delhi Cantonment. Unit credentials and Sena Medals were also presented for gallantry on the occasion every year.
Time to CelebrateIndia will celebrate its 64th Army day on January 15. Every year the day is celebrated on the same date.
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