In January 1927, he went to study at the Prince of Wales Royal Indian Military College (RIMC) in Dehradun.

He organised his command to undertake logistic support operations in the NEFA and Assam areas.

He not only planned and directed the operations but proceeded to set an inspiring example by personally leading many difficult airlift missions.

[3] He was posthumously awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal for the most distinguished service to the Indian Air Force.

Twenty five days later taking charge of AOC in C Eastern Command, on New Year's Eve of 1963, Singh passed away after suffering a heart failure.