“Hony Capt Govindaswamy, VSM”. from Madras Sapper, whose training capability & methods as a Drill Instructor resulted in The Madras Sappers winning the Best Republic Day Parade Marching Contingent so many times continuously that MEG was awarded a COAS trophy, and “debarred” from participating in the Competition, but went on to train other Regiments which then won the trophy.
Hony Capt Govindaswamy’s methods today drive the excellent levels of Drill in all military trg establishments around India, including IMA & NDA.
Yesterday 30 September was the 242nd Madras Sappers Day.
There is Memorial bust & tablet erected in tribute to Hony Capt Govindaswamy, VSM, at the Madras Sappers War Memorial end of the Drill Square in MEG & Centre.
Salutes to Hony Capt Govindaswamy, VSM of the Madras Sappers, and his memory!!