What caste is Cariappa?
Cariappa is a surname from Kodagu district, Karnataka in South India. It is found among Hindus of the Kodava community.
Why was Cariappa made field marshal?
As a mark of recognition for the commendable service rendered by him to the nation, the Government of India conferred the rank of field marshal on Cariappa on 28 April 1986, at a special investiture ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official home of the president of India.
What is the full name of KM Cariappa?
Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa
K. M. Cariappa/Full name
Kodandera Madappa Cariappa, byname Kipper, (born January 28, 1899, Shanivarsanthe, Coorg district, Mysore [now Kodagu district, Karnataka state], India—died May 15, 1993, Bangalore), Indian military officer and the first chief of staff of the Indian army after India became independent of Great Britain.
Who is present Field Marshal of Indian Army?
Chief of the Army Staff (1955–present)
| No. | Name | Time in office |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | General Dalbir Singh Suhag, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC (born 1954) | 2 years, 152 days |
| 26 | General Bipin Rawat, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC (born 1958) | 3 years, 0 days |
| 27 | General Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC (born 1960) | 1 year, 298 days |
When did Cariappa become marshal?
After his retirement from the Indian Army in 1953, he served as the high commissioner to Australia and New Zealand until 1956. As a token of gratitude for the exemplary service rendered by him to the nation, the Government of India conferred the rank of field marshal on Cariappa in his 87th year, on 14 January 1986.
Who are the only two field marshals of India?
There have been two Indian field marshals to date: Kodandera Madappa Cariappa, the 1st Indian Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army in 1986 (much after his retirement), and Sam Manekshaw in 1973.
Does field marshal retire?
To date, only two Indian Army officers have been conferred the rank. Unlike Manekshaw, who was conferred the rank just before his retirement, Cariappa was already retired in 1953, and since a field marshal never retires, therefore retired officers cannot be given the rank.
How field marshal is appointed?
The rank of mareşal can only be bestowed by the National Assembly, and only given to a general who leads an army, navy or air force successfully in three battles or at various front lines at the same time, gaining a victory over the enemy.
Which post is higher in army?
Indian Army – Field Marshal The highest rank attainable in the Indian Army is Field Marshal. Ranked as a Five Star General Officer, a Field Marshal is ranked above a General.
