Thomas K. Theogaraj
Brigadier Thomas Krishnan Theogaraj (1919-2001) was a senior officer in the Indian Army. Brigadier Theogaraj commanded the 2nd Independent Armored Brigade and played a key role during the Indo-Pakistani war of 1965. For his role in the war he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.
Thomas Krishnan Theogaraj | |
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| Born | 2 November 1919 Tirunelveli, Pallam Kotta - Palayamkottai, Madras State, British India |
| Died | 14 November 2001 (aged 82) |
| Allegiance | British Raj India |
| Branch | British Indian (1942-1947) Indian Army |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Unit | 13th D.C.O. Lancers 2nd Independent Armored Brigade |
| Battles / wars | World War II Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 |
| Awards | Maha Vir Chakra |