221–239), courtesy name Yuanxiong, was a Chinese military general of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period of China.
During the short reign of Liu Bei (r. 221–223), the founder and first emperor of Shu, Wu Ban served as a lingjun (領軍; a military commander).
[2][3] As the Shu army advanced further, Liu Bei ordered Wu Ban and Chen Shi to lead the Shu navy to station at Yiling (夷陵; southeast of present-day Yichang, Hubei) in between the east and west banks of the Yangtze.
Sometime before 231, Wu Ban held the appointment General of the Rear (後將軍) and was enfeoffed as the Marquis of Anle Village (安樂亭侯).
[8] Wu Ban maintained his appointment until at least 239; he is thought to have died by 243 where Deng Zhi is promoted to General of Agile Cavalry.