Col. Singh has the unique distinction of serving in all three defence services.
Veterans Day is celebrated on January 14.
Singh has fought in World War II, the Indo-Pak War of 1965, and as a sector commander with Assam Rifles in Manipur.
He recently celebrated his 100th birthday.
New Delhi , January 15
On the occasion of Veterans Day, Colonel Prithipal Singh (Retd), the only officer to serve in Army, Navy, and the Air Force was presented with a Silver Salver on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat on Thursday.
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