J. F. R. Jacob
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 9 years ago |
| Born | Kolkata |
| India | |
| Date of died | January 13,2016 |
| Died | New Delhi |
| India | |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Battles and wars | World War II |
| Tunisia Campaign | |
| Burma Campaign | |
| Indo-Pakistan War of 1965 | |
| Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 | |
| Date of birth | May 2,1921 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Full name | Jack Farj Rafael Jacob |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal |
| Previous position | Governor of Punjab (1999–2003), Governor of Goa (1998–1999) |
| Other work | Governor of Punjab |
| Governor of Goa | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 830725 |
J. F. R. Jacob Life story
Lieutenant General Jack Farj Rafael Jacob PVSM was a general officer in the Indian Army. He was best known for the role he played in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. Jacob, then a major general, served as the chief of staff of the Indian Army's Eastern Command.