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Pakistani general (died 2023) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
General Julian Peter (died 1 March 2023) was the first Christian Major General in the Pakistan Army.[1]
Julian Peter | |
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Nickname(s) | Javed |
Born | Rawalpindi |
Died | 1 March 2023 Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan |
Allegiance | Pakistan |
Service/ | Pakistan Army |
Years of service | 1965–2002 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | 4FF |
Commands |
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Battles/wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 |
Awards | Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) |
Other work | Director Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited |
Peter lived in Gawalmandi, Rawalpindi and he was educated at St Mary's Cambridge School, Murree Road, Rawalpindi.[2] He received military training at the Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul.
In 1971 Major Peter was wounded while commanding a rifle company. He refused evacuation and continued fighting until surrender.[3]
Peter rose through the army ranks to become a Brigadier in April 1989 after which he commanded 124 Brigade in Sialkot Cantonment.[4] In April 1993 he became the first Christian promoted to the rank of Major General.[5] Peter commanded the 40th Strike Division in Okara Cantonment.
In 1999 Major General Julian Peter was Director General Logistics based in Rawalpindi. He is a recipient of the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military). Peter served as the General Officer Commanding of a Division and as general staff officer at Army Headquarters until his retirement in 2004. In 2004 he was a director of Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited.[6]
In December 2011 he was the chief guest at an investiture ceremony at St Mary's Cambridge School.[2]
Peter died in Rawalpindi on 1 March 2023.[7][8]
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