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1958 CE · military

R. D. Katari becomes the first Indian Chief of the Naval Staff

Vice Admiral Ram Dass Katari took over as Chief of the Naval Staff, becoming the first Indian officer to head the Indian Navy.

R. D. Katari becomes the first Indian Chief of the Naval Staff: Archival Indian Navy photograph of Admiral R. D. Katari assuming command from Admiral S. H. Carlill on 22 April 1958. Source uploaded online later; photograph documents the historical handover.
Archival Indian Navy photograph of Admiral R. D. Katari assuming command from Admiral S. H. Carlill on 22 April 1958. Source uploaded online later; photograph documents the historical handover. · Credit: Indian Navy; Government of India · License: Government Open Data License - India (GODL)

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