Abdul Wahab

Major Abdul Wahab SJ TBt was an officer of the Pakistan Army who was killed in the Kargil War. For his bravery in the war, he was awarded the Sitara-e-Jurat, Pakistan's third highest gallantry award.

Early life and education Wahab was born in Astore, Gilgit-Baltistan. Wahab completed his education from Military College Jhelum. Wahab was commissioned in 70 PMA Long Course of Pakistan Army. As cadet in Pakistan Military Academy, Wahab had a record in 400 meter race.

Personal life Wahab was married to Mehmooda. They have three sons, all of them serving in the army. Following Wahab's footsteps, his elder son Major Salahuddin Wahab was decorated with Tamgha-i-Basalat for his services in Operation Zarb-e-Azb.

Military career Wahab was commissioned in 70 Long Course of Pakistan Army in 32 Baloch Regiment. Wahab was awarded Tamgha-i-Basalat for capturing most wanted militants from Karachi in a military operation. In 1999, he volunteered for posting to war-zone and was posted to 6 NLI in Buniyal Sub-Sector.

Kargil War Major Wahab was posted at Buniyal sub-sector. During the Kargil War, the Indian forces attacked his post with a battalion sized force along with BOFOR artillery gun and air support. He was heavily outnumbered but yet continued fighting. He was told to readjust by his CO, but he refused to retreat from the post.

Awards and decorations

Parachutist BadgeSitara-e-Jurat (Star of Courage)

1999 War

PosthumouslyTamgha-e-Basalat (Medal of Valour)Tamgha-e-Diffa

(Defence Medal)10 Years Service MedalTamgha-e-Jamhuriat

(Democracy Medal) 1988Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha (Resolution Day

Golden Jubilee Medal)

1990Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan (Independence Day

Golden Jubilee Medal)

1997