W. A. G. Pinto
W A G Pinto | |
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| Nickname(s) | WAG |
| Born | 1 July 1924 Poona, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Died | 25 March 2021 (aged 96) |
| Allegiance | British Indian Empire India |
| Branch | British Indian Army Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1982 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Unit | 13th Frontier Force Rifles 2 Assam 3 Guards |
| Commands | Central Army XXXIII Corps 54 Infantry Division 66 Mountain Brigade 4 Guards |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal |
Lieutenant General Walter Anthony Gustavo 'WAG' Pinto, PVSM (1 July 1924 – 25 March 2021) was a General Officer in the Indian Army. He last served as the 8th General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Command. As a major general, he led the 54th Infantry Division on the western front in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, for which he was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal.