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Abdul Hafiz (VC) was an Indian soldier who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for gallantry in the face of the enemy, for his actions during the Battle of Gangasagar in 1945. Born on 4 September 1925 in Kalanaur, Punjab, British India, Abdul Hafiz was the son of a farmer. He was educated at the local school and was a keen sportsman. At the age of 19, Abdul Hafiz enlisted in the British Indian Army and was posted to the 4th Battalion, 12th Frontier Force Regiment. He was sent to fight in the Burma Campaign during World War II. On the night of 28 February 1945, during the Battle of Gangasagar, Abdul Hafiz was part of a patrol sent to capture a Japanese position. Despite coming under heavy fire, he managed to capture the position and was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery. Abdul Hafiz was killed in action on 1 March 1945, aged 19. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross in 1946. Abdul Hafiz was unmarried at the time of his death.

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Age 19 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 4 September, 1925
Birthday 4 September
Birthplace Kalanaur, Punjab, British India
Date of death (1944-04-06)
Died Place Imphal, British India
Nationality India

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2018

He was 18 years old , and serving as Naib Subedar in the 9th Jat Regiment, British Indian Army during World War II, when he performed the deeds for which he was awarded the VC.

1944

On 6 April 1944, during the Battle of Imphal, Naib Subedar Abdul Hafiz Khan was ordered to attack with his platoon a prominent position held by the enemy, the only approach to which was across a bare slope and then up a very steep hill. The Naib Subedar led the assault, himself killing several of the enemy, pressing on regardless of machine-gun fire. He received two wounds, the second of which was fatal; but he had succeeded in routing an enemy vastly superior in numbers, and had captured a most important position.

1925

Abdul Hafiz VC (4 September 1925 – 6 April 1944) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was the youngest Indian recipient of the award.