{"id":12493,"date":"2020-10-25T13:28:21","date_gmt":"2020-10-25T13:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kodavaclan.com\/kodaguheritage\/?p=12493"},"modified":"2026-01-27T13:46:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T13:46:23","slug":"world-war-ii-veterans-from-kodagu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kodavaclan.com\/kodaguheritage\/world-war-ii-veterans-from-kodagu\/","title":{"rendered":"Kodava World War veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"

A select group of Kodavas who served in the Indian Army<\/a> and took part in World War I and World War II are listed below. These men stood on distant battlefields under harsh and uncertain conditions, carrying with them the discipline and fearlessness that have long defined the Kodava people. Several among them were awarded high honours, including the Military Cross,<\/a> recognising acts of exceptional bravery and leadership in the face of enemy fire.<\/p>\n

Their service is not merely a record of individual achievement \u2014 it is a reflection of the community\u2019s deep-rooted martial ethos. For generations, Kodavas have responded instinctively to the call of duty, whether guarding the hills of Kodagu or defending the nation on global fronts.<\/p>\n

These wartime veterans form an essential chapter in the broader narrative of Kodavas and Defence,<\/a> a legacy that stretches from ancient local militia to modern-day armed forces. Their sacrifices, courage, and unwavering commitment continue to inspire the generations that follow, reminding us that the Kodava warrior spirit is not just remembered \u2014 it is lived.<\/p>\n

World War I<\/h3>\n
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  1. Lieutenant-Colonel Codanda Madieh Ganapathy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    World War II<\/h3>\n
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    1. Apparanda C Iyappa<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. Apparanda Iyappa<\/li>\n
    3. Balatikalanda Medappa Uthaiah<\/a><\/li>\n
    4. Brigadier Kitianda Ganapathy\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
    5. Capt Bolkaranda Bopaiah Kuttappa<\/li>\n
    6. Chekkera Somaiah Cariappa<\/a><\/li>\n
    7. Cheppudira Subai<\/li>\n
    8. Chowrira Thimmaiah<\/a><\/li>\n
    9. Ketolira C Madappa<\/li>\n
    10. Kodandera \u00a0M Cariappa<\/a><\/li>\n
    11. Kodandera\u00a0 S Thimmaiah<\/a><\/li>\n
    12. Kodendara Aiyappa Muthanna<\/li>\n
    13. Kuppanda Chinappa<\/a><\/li>\n
    14. Maj Chambanda Cariappa<\/li>\n
    15. Maletira Nachappa<\/a><\/li>\n
    16. Moodera A Ponnaia<\/a>h Havildar Clerk 2nd World War<\/li>\n
    17. Moodera Thimmaiah Aiyappa\u00a0<\/a> 2nd world war Burma Campaign<\/li>\n
    18. Moovera Kalappa<\/a><\/li>\n
    19. Palachanda Chinnappa \u2013 Naik<\/li>\n
    20. Paradanda Chengappa<\/a><\/li>\n
    21. Pattamada Nanjunda<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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