Mervyn Cardoza
| Brigadier Mervyn Adrian Cardoza | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1922 British India |
| Died | 17 November 2010 (aged 87–88) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Allegiance | Pakistan |
| Branch | Pakistan Army |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Unit | 13th Lancers |
| Commands | 5th Armoured Brigade Director Logistics |
| Conflicts | Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 |
| Awards | Tamgha-e-Khidmat |
| Relations | sons – Chris, Bruce and Geof |
Mervyn Cardoza — Brigadier Mervyn Adrian Cardoza (1922 – 17 November 2010) was a one-star general in the Pakistan Army. In 1965, Cardoza was awarded the Tamgha-e-Khidmat by President Ayub Khan for Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.[1]
Background and family
He was first educated at St Patrick's High School, Karachi.[2] Cardoza attended St. George's College, Mussoorie from where he graduated in 1944. He had three sons, Chris, Bruce and Geof. He had nine grandchildren.
Career
Following graduation, he joined the Army, and at the time of partition opted to serve in the Pakistan Army.[3]
He quickly moved up the ranks until retiring at the rank of Brigadier.
Cardoza, who was commanding 5 Armoured Brigade until 1970, left to take over the new post of Director Logistics in 1971.[4]
After retiring from the Army he migrated to Canada.
Death
Cardoza died in Toronto on 17 November 2010. A funeral mass was celebrated on 20 November at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Toronto.[5]
References
- Back to citation Herald Review Goa O C T O B E R 2 8, 2 0 1 2
- Back to citation The Old Patricians website accessed 18 April 2012 Archived 29 November 2014 at the Wayback Machine
- Back to citation Mascarenhas, Oswin (2011). The Origin and Evolution of St Lawrence's Parish, Karachi, Pakistan: The Garden Area with the Settlement of the Christian Community (Kindle Locations 1673–1674). Kindle Edition.
- Back to citation Defence Journal July 1998
- Back to citation Toronto Star 18 November 2010