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Abdul Wahab (officer)

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Abdul Wahab
Personal details
Died29 June 1999
Kargil, India
SpouseMehmooda Wahab
Children
  • Major Salahuddin Wahab
  • Capt Jamal Ud Din Wahab
  • Capt Emmad Ud Din Wahab
EducationPakistan Military Academy
Awards Sitara-e-Jurat
Tamgha-e-Basalat
Military service
Allegiance Pakistan
Branch/service Pakistan Army
Years of service1984-1999
Rank Major
Unit
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.

Early life & education

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Wahab was born in Astore, Gilgit-Baltistan[when?]. Wahab completed his education from Military College Jhelum.[1] Wahab was commissioned in 70 PMA L/C of Pakistan Army. As cadet in Pakistan Military Academy, Wahab had record in 400 meter race.[2]

Military career

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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. [3]

References

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  1. ^ "Honours of MCJ - Military College Jhelum Main GT Road, Sarai Alamgir". 2021-10-23. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  2. ^ ISPR Official (2022-12-09). Jurrat ke Nishaan l MAJ ABDUL WAHAB (SHAHEED) SJ & TBT l ISPR. Retrieved 2024-11-01 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ Imran (2021-08-07). "Kargil - Tales & Bodies ..." MANI JUNCTION. Retrieved 2024-11-01.