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Jojan Thomas

1965 – 2008

Ashoka Chakra recipient

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About Jojan Thomas

Lived 1965 – 2008 (aged 43). Jojan Thomas was an Indian.

Colonel Jojan Thomas, AC (22 May 1965 – 22 August 2008) was an Indian military officer with the Jat Regiment and later the 45 Rashtriya Rifles unit. He was a native of Kuttoor in Thiruvalla, Kerala and lived in Bangalore.

Military career He was commissioned in 11 Jat Regiment from the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai on a short-service commission as a second lieutenant on 8 March 1986. Promoted lieutenant on 8 March 1988, he received a regular commission as a second lieutenant on 8 March 1991 (seniority for promotion from 6 November 1986) and was promoted lieutenant from the same date (seniority for promotion from 6 November 1988).

He was also a trained pilot and had served with Army Aviation corps for six years. Promoted captain on 6 November 1991, he was selected for the prestigious Staff Course for Officers in the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Tamil Nadu. On 6 November 1997, he was promoted to major, followed by promotion to lieutenant-colonel on 16 December 2004. He was sent to 45 Rashtriya Rifles to undertake anti terrorist operations in 2008.

Ashoka Chakra awardee For his bravery, self sacrifice and leadership in Kupwara Operation in 2008, he was posthumously awarded Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award.

Jojan Thomas's widow receives the Ashok Chakra from president Pratibha Patil on 26 January 2009.

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Ashoka Chakra; Ashoka Chakra (military decoration)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jojan Thomas?

Ashoka Chakra recipient

When was Jojan Thomas born?

Jojan Thomas was born on 22 May 1965.

When did Jojan Thomas die?

Jojan Thomas died on 22 August 2008 in Kupwara district.

What nationality was Jojan Thomas?

Jojan Thomas was Indian.

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· Wikipedia: Jojan Thomas

· Wikidata: Q18385647

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