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Field Marshal Sam Maneckshaw passes away

June 27, 2008
India's first Field Marshal, the legendary 94-year old Sam Manekshaw died in a military hospital in Wellington, late on Thursday night.

The Padma Vibhushan and Military Cross awardee had developed 'acute broncho pneumonia' with associated complications.

Maneckshaw was placed under intensive care since he slipped into coma four days ago.

Video: ANI

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