Yogesh Kumar Joshi
Lieutenant General Yogesh Kumar Joshi, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VrC, SM, ADC (born 5 January 1962) is a retired General Officer of the Indian Army. He was the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Northern Command, assuming office from Lt Gen Ranbir Singh on 1 February 2020. He last served as the Chief of staff of the Northern Command, assuming the office from Lt Gen SK Sharma. Previously, he was the commander of Leh based Fire & Fury Corps. As Army Commander he is credited with spearheading the Indian response to PLA's attempt to alter the status quo on Line of Actual Control (LAC) by use of force. He is the only war decorated Army Commander who has to his credit successes against both Indian adversaries China and Pakistan.
Y. K. Joshi | |
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| 24th General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command | |
| In office 1 February 2020 – 31 January 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Ranbir Singh |
| Succeeded by | Upendra Dwivedi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 5, 1962 |
| Awards | |
| Nickname | Joe |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch/service | Indian Army |
| Years of service | 12 June 1982- 31 January 2022 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 13 JAK Rif |
| Commands | Northern Command XIV Corps 13 JAK Rif |
| Battles/wars | |
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