1974. He commanded a Corps in the eastern theater. Upon promotion to Army Commander, he served as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Command, and retired on 1 June 1979. Post-retirement Upon retirement, Gill chose to reside in Chennai, where he was a trustee of various institutions set up by his father. He died on 30 May 2001. Dates of rank Notes References British Army personnel of World War II Recipients of the Padma Bhushan in civil service Indian generals Generals of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 Recipients of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal Royal Engineers officers Indian recipients of the Military Cross 1922 births 2001 deaths British emigrants to India Defence Services Staff College alumni