Ivan Joseph Crasto

Colonel Ivan Joseph Crasto was an officer in the Indian Army in the Parachute Regiment. He was a trained Para Commando.

In the early 90s, Crasto , then a Major rescued several tourists from a stranded Cable car [cite web| last =Singh| first = Prabhjot| title = The heroic trail goes back to ’92
publisher = Tribune News Service| url =http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070131/main5.htm
format =Web article| accessdate =2008-01-01 ] in what has been known as the Timber Trail Rescue. He was awarded the Kirti Chakra for his act of gallantry.

He retired as a Colonel and is settled in Goa.

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