Avinash Sarwate
Born (1945-02-02) 2 February 1945
Amravati, Maharashtra, India
Allegiance India
Service/branchIndian Army
Years of service1964 – 2003
RankMajor General
UnitInfantry
Commands held5 Kumaon
83 Infantry Brigade
15 Infantry Division
Battles/warsIndo-Pakistan War of 1965
Indo-Pakistan War of 1971
Kargil War
AwardsAti Vishisht Seva Medal

Major General Avinash Kesheo Sarwate (Marathi: अविनाश क. सरवटे; born 2 February 1945) was an alumnus of the National Defence Academy (India) and was commissioned into the Kumaon Regiment on 2 August 1964 as a second lieutenant posted to the 11th Battalion, Kumaon Regiment. He was transferred to the 16th Battalion, Kumaon Regiment, after serving for a year and a half with 11 Kumaon. He later commanded the 5th Battalion, Kumaon Regiment, as a lieutenant colonel.

Sarwate was the General Officer Commanding (GOC) the 15th Infantry (Panther) Division of the Indian Army and subsequently Assistant Director General of Military Training (ADGMT) at the Army Headquarters. Before retirement, he was the Commandant, Services Selection Board (South).

In March 2003 he received Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM).[1]

References

  1. "Kalam gives away gallantry awards". The Tribune, Chandigarh. Retrieved 14 November 2010.


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