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100-year-old war veteran treated at Army hospital

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Press Trust of India Jammu
The 166 Military Hospital here got an opportunity to treat a 100-year-old ex-serviceman and a World War veteran.

In an exceptional case in the history of 166 Military Hospital, a century-old ex-serviceman and veteran of World Wars (Retired) Havildar Mohi-ud-Din was discharged from the hospital today after treatment, a Defence spokesman said.

The veteran has rendered his valuable service to the nation while serving with 7 JAK Rifles and has seen both World Wars and all the four wars post Independence during his tenure in the Army.

Brig M M Harjai, Commandant, Military Hospital, took personal interest and monitored the full treatment, the spokesman said.
 

The Commandant said that the ex-serviceman was still ambulant and recalls most of the major events of his life till now.

On his discharge from the hospital, the veteran walked to his home comfortably, he said.

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First Published: Dec 05 2013 | 8:56 PM IST

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