LTA Adnan bin Saidi

A hero is someone that is willing to give his all to save his people, his comrades, his friends or his family. A hero is someone that is able to achieve what they want by hard work and not at the expense of others. A hero helps without second thoughts.
Adnan bin Saidi, was a Malayan soldier of the 1st Infantry Brigade which fought the Japanese in the Battle of Singapore. He is regarded by Malaysians and Singaporeans today as a hero for his actions on Bukit Chandu.
Adnan is not a hero by special circumstances. Adnan refused to surrender till the very end even though he is on the verge of death.
Adnan led a 42-strong platoon from the Malay Regiment in the defense of Singapore against the invading Japanese. The soldiers fought at the Battle of Pasir Panjang, at Pasir Panjang Ridge in the Bukit Chandu area on 12–14 February 1942. Although heavily outnumbered, Adnan refused to surrender and urged his men to fight until the end. They held off the Japanese for two days amid heavy enemy shelling and shortages of food and ammunition. Adnan was shot but carried on fighting. After the battle was lost, they wounded Adnan. Then he was taken prisoner by Japanese soldiers, who tied him to a cherry tree and bayoneted him to death.
Because of his actions Adnan is currently considered by Malaysians and Singaporeans today as a hero. In their textbooks, he is also credited as the soldier who caught the disguised "Indian troops" marching error in four abreast (Japanese marching style) instead of a line of three (British style of marching).
When Singapore surrendered, the Japanese Kempeitai attempted but failed to find and murder Adnan's family in revenge.Kent Ridge Park, close to the site of the battle, now bears a plaque in commemoration of Lt Adnan Bin Saidi. A museum at Bukit Chandu stands in memory of the bravery of Malay Regiment soldiers. This regiment would later become the Royal Malay Regiment of the Royal Malaysian Army.



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