Mervyn Cardoza
Mervyn Adrian Cardoza (1922 – 2010, Toronto) was a one star general in the Pakistan Army. In 1965 Brig. Mervyn Cardoza was awarded the Tamgha-e-Khidmat by President Ayub Khan.[1]
Mervyn Adrian Cardoza | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1922 British India |
| Died | November 17, 2010 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan |
| Service/ |  Pakistan Army |
| Rank |  Brigadier |
| Unit | 13th Lancers |
| Commands held | 5th Armoured Brigade Director Logistics |
| Battles/wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 |
| Awards | Tamgha-e-Khidmat |
| Relations | sons – Chris, Bruce and Geof |
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, Canada on November 17, 2010. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on November 20 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Toronto.[5]
References
- Herald Review Goa O C T O B E R 2 8 , 2 0 1 2
- The Old Patricians website accessed April 18, 2012 Archived November 29, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- 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.
- Defence Journal July 1998
- Toronto Star November 18, 2010