Abdul Wahab (officer)
Abdul Wahab | |
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| Personal details | |
| Died | 29 June 1999 Kargil, India |
| Spouse | Mehmooda Wahab |
| Children |
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| Education | Pakistan Military Academy |
| Awards |  Sitara-e-Jurat Tamgha-e-Basalat |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan |
| Branch/service |  Pakistan Army |
| Years of service | 1984-1999 |
| Rank |  Major |
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| Battles/wars | |
Major Abdul Wahab SJ TBt was a Pakistan Army officer who was killed in Battle of Tololing of Kargil War. For his bravery in the war, he was awarded with Sitara-e-Jurat, Pakistan's third highest gallantry award.[1]
Early life & education
Wahab was born in Astore, Gilgit-Baltistan[when?]. Wahab completed his education from Military College Jhelum.[2] Wahab was commissioned in 70 PMA L/C of Pakistan Army. As cadet in Pakistan Military Academy, Wahab had record in 400 meter race.[3]
Military career
Wahab was commissioned in 70 Long Course of Pakistan Army and his parent unit was 32 Baloch Regiment. Wahab was awarded Tamgha-i-Basalat for capturing most wanted terrorists from Karachi in a military operation. In 1999, he volunteered for posting to war-zone and he was posted to 6 NLI iN Buniyal Sub-Sector. [4]
References
- ^ "Maj Abdul Wahab Shaheed....His dead body is still somewhere on the top-Kargil war 1999". Pakistan Defence. 2020-10-20. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ "Honours of MCJ - Military College Jhelum Main GT Road, Sarai Alamgir". 2021-10-23. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ ISPR Official (2022-12-09). Jurrat ke Nishaan l MAJ ABDUL WAHAB (SHAHEED) SJ & TBT l ISPR. Retrieved 2024-11-01 – via YouTube.
- ^ Imran (2021-08-07). "Kargil - Tales & Bodies ..." MANI JUNCTION. Retrieved 2024-11-01.