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General Upendra Dwivedi Launches Memoir "I Am a Soldier's Wife: The Life and Love of Toni Lidder."

Books & Authors | Dated: 13 Feb 2025

On February 10, 2025, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), launched the memoir titled "I Am a Soldier's Wife: The Life and Love of Toni Lidder" authored by Geetika Lidder, wife of late Brigadier Lakhwinder Singh Lidder, at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, Delhi. The book was published by Roli Books.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The book honors Brigadier Lakhwinder Singh Lidder’s life as a soldier, husband, father, and leader, while emphasizing the 4 C’s of leadership: Character, Competence, Conduct, and Commitment.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Brigadier Lakhwinder Singh 'Toni' Lidder, Seva Medal (SM), Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM), was a distinguished officer of the Indian Army (IA), known for his exceptional leadership and dedication.
  • (ii) He served as the Defence Assistant to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and played a crucial role in strategic military reforms.
  • (iii) He lost his life in the 2021 Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17 helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiri Hills, alongside General Bipin Rawat, India’s first CDS, and 12 other personnel.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who recently launched the memoir titled "I Am a Soldier's Wife: The Life and Love of Toni Lidder"?

Correct Answer: General Upendra Dwivedi

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