Asad Ghanma

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Major Asad Ghanma in 1954

Asad Ghanma (1930 - 14 February, 18 July - 2006) (Arabic: أسعد غنما) is a Jordanian Christian Orthodox From the Town of Al Hisn in North of Jordan, he served as Major and Commander of the 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 Jordanian Armed Forces until retirement , he is most noted for his role in the Samu Incident.

Samu Incident

Asad Ghanma was the Commander of the 48th Infantry Battalion of the Jordanian army during the Samu Incident, which was the first Jordanian force to arrive at the battle field. After the war Asad Ghanma received the Medal of bravery from the late King Hussein bin Talal, for his extraordinary brave role during the war.

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Samu Incident