Abdul Wahab (officer)

Major Abdul Wahab SJ TBt is 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.

Major Abdul Wahab SJ TBt
Major Abdul Wahab
Personal details
Died	29 June 1999 Kargil, India
Spouse	Mehmooda Wahab
Children	Major Salahuddin Wahab Capt Jamal Ud Din Wahab Capt Emmad Ud Din Wahab
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
Unit	32 Baloch Regiment 6 Northern Light Infantry
Battles/wars	Kargil War Battle of Tololing †

Early Life & Education

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

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.