Abdul Rahman (GC)

Abdul Rahman
Born 1921
Montgomery, British India (modern Pakistan)
Died 22 February 1945 (aged 23-24)
Kletek, Java
Service/branch Indian Army
Rank Havildar (ie.: Sgt.)
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 22 February 1945 in Kletek in Java.[1] He was serving with the 3rd Battalion of the 9th Jat Regiment in the Indian Army during World War II 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 10 September 1946.[2] His surname is sometimes spelled "Rehman".

References

  1. ^ London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 37717. p. 4507. 10 September 1946. Retrieved 2007-11-22.
  2. ^ "Abdul Rahman, GC". George Cross database. Archived from the original on 2007-11-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20071116141712/http://www.gc-database.co.uk/recipients/RahmanA.htm. Retrieved 2007-11-18. 

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