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-Pakistan War of 1965. For his role in the war he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.


Thomas Krishnan Theogaraj

Born(1919-11-02)2 November 1919
Tirunelveli,Pallam Kotta - Palayamkottai, Madras State, British India
Died(2001-11-14)14 November 2001
Allegiance British Raj
 India
Service / branchBritish Raj British Indian (1942-1947)
 Indian Army
RankBrigadier
Unit13th D.C.O. Lancers
2nd Independent Armored Brigade
Battles / warsWorld War II
Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
AwardsMaha Vir Chakra