Asad Ghanma
Asad Ghanma (14 February 1930 – 18 July 2006) (Arabic: أسعد غنما) was a Jordanian Christian General. From the town of Al Hisn in northern Jordan, Ghanma served as major and commander of the 48th Infantry Battalion of the Jordanian army during 1967 Arab-Israeli War and the Battle of Karameh. After the 1967 war, he was promoted to brigadier general and remained in the Jordanian Armed Forces until retirement. He is well known for his role in the Samu Incident.
Asad Ghanma | |
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| Native name | أسعد غنما |
| Birth name | Asad Ghanma |
| Born | 14 February 1930 Al Husn, Emirate of Transjordan |
| Died | 18 July 2006 (aged 76) Amman, Jordan |
| Buried | Jordan |
| Allegiance | Jordan |
| Service/ | Royal Jordanian Army |
| Years of service | 1945-1972 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Unit | 48th Infantry Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Samu Incident (1966) Six-Day War (1967) Battle of Karameh (1968) |
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