Abdul Rahman (GC)
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| Abdul Rahman | |
|---|---|
| 1921 or 1922 – 22 February 1945 | |
| Place of birth | Montgomery, British India (modern Pakistan) |
| Place of death | Kletek, Java |
| Service/branch | Indian Army |
| Rank | Havildar |
| Unit | 3rd Bn, 9th Jat Regiment |
| Awards |  George Cross |
Havildar Abdul Rahman was posthumously awarded the George Cross, the highest British (and Commonwealth) award for bravery out of combat. He was awarded the decoration for the gallantry he showed in attempting an aircrash rescue on the 22nd of February, 1945 in Kletek in Java.[1] He was serving with the 3rd Battalion of the 9th Jat Regiment in the Indian Army which had fought in the Battle of Cauldron against Rommel's forces and saw action at Imphal in 1943. His award was announced in the London Gazette of the 10th of September, 1946. [2]. His surname is sometimes spelled "Rehman".
[edit] References
- ^ London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 37717, page 4507, 10 September 1946. Retrieved on 2007-11-22.
- ^ Abdul Rahman, GC. George Cross database. Retrieved on 2007-11-18.
[edit] See also
List of George Cross recipients
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