Vishwa Nath Sharma: key obituary facts
Is Vishwa Nath Sharma dead? Yes. Vishwa Nath Sharma died on July 31, 2026, at age 96.
Cause of death: Vishwa Nath Sharma's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Vishwa Nath Sharma known for?
He was an Indian general.
More about Vishwa Nath Sharma
Born: 6 June 1930.
Place of birth: London.
Gender: male.
Occupation: military leader.
Nationality: United Kingdom, India.
Education: Rashtriya Indian Military College.
Awards: Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal.
Also known as: General V N Sharma.
Vishwa Nath Sharma, the Indian military officer who served as chief of the army staff from 1988 to 1990, died on July 31, 2026, aged 96.
Known as General V N Sharma, he was born in London on June 4, 1930, and was commissioned into the Indian Army in June 1950 after training at the Indian Military College. He became the first president’s commissioned officer to lead the Army, later commanding the 66th Armoured Regiment and a mountain brigade in an insurgency-affected area.
Sharma also served in the 1965 war against Pakistan in the Lahore sector and was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal for distinguished service. His honours included the Param Vishisht Seva Medal and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal.