Julian Peter

Not to be confused with Peter Julian.
Julian Peter
Allegiance  Pakistan
Service/branch  Pakistan Army
Years of service -2004
Rank Major General
Commands held 14th Division
Director General Logistics
Battles/wars Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
Awards Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)
Other work Director, Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited

Julian Peter was the first Christian Major General in the Pakistan Army.[1]

He was educated at St Mary's Cambridge School, Murree Road, Rawalpindi.[2] He received military training at the Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul.

He rose through the army ranks to become a Brigadier.[3] In 1990 he became the first Catholic Christian promoted to the rank of Major General. Peter commanded the 14th Division in Okara Cantonment at the time.

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.[4]

In December 2011 he was the chief guest at an investiture ceremony at St Mary's Cambridge School.[2]

References

  1. ↑ UCANews November 20, 1996
  2. 1 2 The News International December 31, 2011
  3. ↑ Pakistan Army Journal, June 1991
  4. ↑ Annual Report 2004, Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited, Rawalpindi, April 2004.


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