Adnan Saidi
Military officer
Adnan bin Saidi 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... Wikipedia
Born: 1915, Bandar Baru Bangi, Malaysia
Died: February 14, 1942 (age 27 years), Pasir Panjang
Place of burial: Kranji War Memorial, Singapore
Children: 2 sons 1 daughter
Spouse: Sophia Pakih Muda (m. 1937–1942)
Parents: Raibah Rajo Nan Kayo and Buyung Saidi Sutan
Awards: 1939–1945 Star, Defence Medal, and War Medal 1939–1945