The Memorial Wall
Yadgar-e-Shuhada — the Monument of Martyrs — stands at the heart of Lawrence College Ghora Gali as a solemn tribute to those Old Gallians who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of Pakistan. Inscribed on the memorial wall are the names of officers who gave their lives across every major conflict since Independence, from the 1965 Indo-Pak War to the ongoing war against terrorism.
Their names are not merely carved in stone; they are woven into the living fabric of this institution. Each generation of Gallians walks past this memorial as a daily reminder that courage, duty and selfless service are the highest expressions of the College motto: Never Give In.
We remember them. We honour them. We will never forget.
The Fallen — In Eternal Memory
Major Mian Raza Shah, SJ
1965 Indo-Pak War · Sitara-e-Jurat
11 Cavalry. The first Pakistani officer killed in the 1965 Indo-Pak War. Commissioned from Sandhurst, he advanced his single tank toward Chak Pandit under heavy enemy shelling. His tank was knocked out by a concealed anti-tank gun. A supreme act of gallantry that set the tone for every Gallian who followed him.
Lieutenant Habib ur Rehman
1965 Indo-Pak War
Fell in action during the fierce final phase of the 1965 war, just days before the ceasefire. His sacrifice exemplified the courage that defines the Gallian spirit.
Captain Zahoor ul Islam Afridi, SJ
1965 Indo-Pak War · Sitara-e-Jurat
Awarded the Sitara-e-Jurat for outstanding bravery in the closing days of the 1965 war. Captain Afridi gave his life defending the nation he loved, recognised posthumously for his exceptional gallantry under fire.
Flight Lieutenant Mushtaq Alam Khan
Pakistan Air Force
A distinguished officer of the Pakistan Air Force who lost his life in the line of duty on 20 May 1967. His service in the air arm of the nation's defence is a proud chapter in Gallian military heritage.
Major Sabir Kamal Meyer, SJ & Bar
1971 Indo-Pak War · Sitara-e-Jurat (Bar)
Frontier Force Regiment. Fought with extraordinary valour in the Battle of Hilli during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War — one of the most intense engagements of that conflict. Posthumously awarded the Sitara-e-Jurat with Bar, the highest honour for battlefield gallantry.
Lieutenant Zafar Ali Akbar
1971 Indo-Pak War
Lieutenant Zafar Ali Akbar made the supreme sacrifice on 16 December 1971. His name stands alongside those of his fellow Gallians on the memorial wall — a permanent testament to devotion and duty.
Wing Commander Mervyn Leslie Middlecoat, SJ & Bar
1971 Indo-Pak War · Sitara-e-Jurat (Bar)
Pakistan Air Force. One of the most decorated Gallian airmen, Wing Commander Middlecoat earned the Sitara-e-Jurat with Bar for exceptional aerial gallantry during the 1971 war. He gave his life serving the skies of Pakistan.
Lieutenant Tahir Ashraf Mann
1971 Indo-Pak War · Frontier Force
Frontier Force Regiment. Fell in the final days of the 1971 war, just one day before the ceasefire. Lieutenant Mann's sacrifice in the defence of the motherland is remembered with the deepest reverence.
Captain Ejaz Alam Khan
1971 Indo-Pak War · 13 Lancers
13 Lancers. Captain Ejaz Alam Khan laid down his life on the last day of the 1971 war, embodying the warrior spirit that Lawrence College instils in every Gallian who answers the nation's call.
Lieutenant Muhammad Imtiaz, SB
Pakistan Navy · Sitara-e-Basalat
Pakistan Navy. Awarded the Sitara-e-Basalat for distinguished service. Lieutenant Muhammad Imtiaz served his country with honour from the seas and gave his life in uniform on 4 July 1972.
Squadron Leader Arif Manzoor, SJ, TB, WF, WS
Pakistan Air Force · Sitara-e-Jurat, Tamgha-e-Basalat, Wisaam Faris, Wisaam Shuja'at (Syria)
Pakistan Air Force. A legendary Gallian airman who led the 'Shahbaz' Group in combat against Israel, earning multiple international honours. Squadron Leader Arif Manzoor's extraordinary courage on foreign soil reflected the finest traditions of Pakistan and of Lawrence College. He was awarded Syria's highest military decorations alongside Pakistan's own.
Captain Mir Muhammad Mujahid
In Service
Captain Mir Muhammad Mujahid died in service on 15 January 1993. His name joins those of his predecessors on the memorial wall — Gallians bound together in eternity by the highest sacrifice.
Major Muhammad Ali Hyderi, SB
In Service · Sitara-e-Basalat
Awarded the Sitara-e-Basalat for distinguished and meritorious service, Major Muhammad Ali Hyderi gave his life on 15 June 1999. His gallantry and dedication to duty are an enduring source of pride for the Gallian family.
Lieutenant Colonel Syed Tahseen Hussain
In Service
Lieutenant Colonel Syed Tahseen Hussain made the ultimate sacrifice on 25 February 2003. As one of the most senior officers commemorated on the Yadgar-e-Shuhada, his life of service and leadership embodies all that Lawrence College aspires to instil in its graduates.
Their Legacy Lives On
These fourteen Old Gallians represent the very finest tradition of the College — men who answered their country's call without hesitation, who embodied the motto Never Give In in the most absolute and permanent sense. Their names are read aloud at College commemorations, their stories told to every new intake of students.
The Yadgar-e-Shuhada is not merely a monument. It is a promise — that Lawrence College will continue to produce men of character, courage and conviction who are prepared to serve their nation at the highest cost.
We owe them everything. We forget them never.