Adnan Saidi
Adnan Saidi | |
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Saidi in 1937 as a colour sergeant | |
| Born | 14 August 1915 Sungai Ramal, Kajang, Selangor, Federated Malay States, British Malaya |
| Died | 14 February 1942 (aged 26) Pasir Panjang, Singapore, Straits Settlements |
| Buried | Kranji War Memorial, Singapore |
| Allegiance | Royal Malay Regiment |
| Years of service | 1933–1942 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Service number | ZV 90 |
| Unit | 7th Platoon, C Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Malay Brigade |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | 1939–1945 Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939–1945 |
| Spouse(s) |
Sophia binte Pakir (m. 1938) |
| Children | 3 |
Adnan bin Saidi (Jawi: عدنان بن سيدي; 14 August 1915 – 14 February 1942) was a Malayan military officer of the 1st Infantry Brigade under the Malaya Command in British-ruled Malaya. In 1942, Adnan, then a lieutenant, led his platoon to put up fierce resistance against the Japanese during the Battle of Pasir Panjang in Singapore, and was ultimately killed in action. He is celebrated as a national hero in present-day Malaysia and Singapore.