Major General Jagatbir Singh, VSM (Retd), a
second generation Army Officer was
commissioned in December 1981 into 18
Cavalry, a Regiment he subsequently commanded.
He has held varied command, staff and
instructional appointments which include
commanding the First Armoured Division. Post
retirement, he is a Distinguished Fellow with
United Service Institution of India and apart
from writing for various newspapers and
magazines has co-authored Armour 71 and
co-edited Valour and Honour.