Thomas Philipose (8 July 1942 – 9 June 2018) was a havildar (sergeant) in the Madras Regiment during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

Pakistani observation posts kept a close watch over Indian movement.

Undaunted, the Madras Regiment attacked Lalial on 16 December.

Accompanied by only 15 men, the havildar led a fierce attack and secured Lalial.

A stray bullet hit Philipose again, but he held on grimly till the battle was won.