Gopal R
R Gopal, UYSM, AVSM, SM is a serving General Officer in the Indian Army. He currently serves as the Quartermaster General of the Indian Army. Previously, he commanded III Corps.Early life and education
He is an alumnus of Higher Command Course at Defence Services Staff College, Wellington; and National Defence Course Course at National Defence College, Delhi.Career
He was commissioned into 8 Gorkha Rifles. He has extensive experience in Northeast India. He has held numerous commands including an infantry battalion on the Siachen Glacier; a Mountain Brigade and an Assam Rifles range in South Assam. He was also one of the founding members of the Defence Command and Staff College at Botswana.
During his career, he has been awarded the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Sena Medal for his service.Honours and decorations
