Abdul Hafiz (VC)

Rao Abdul Hafiz

VC
Rao Abdul Hafiz; VC
Born	4 September 1925; Kalanaur, Punjab, British India
Died	6 April 1944 (aged 18); Imphal, British India
Buried	Imphal Indian Army War Cemetery, Imphal, India
Allegiance	British India
Service/branch	British Indian Army
Rank	Jemadar Naib Subedar
Unit	9th Jat Regiment
Battles/wars	World War II Pacific War Burma campaign Burma campaign 1944 Operation U-Go Battle of Imphal †; ; ; ; ;
Awards	Victoria Cross

Rao Abdul Hafiz Khan VC (4 September 1925 – 6 April 1944) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was the youngest Indian recipient of the award.

His was one of three World War II VC's awarded for action in British India, the others being awarded to John Pennington Harman and John Niel Randle both at the Battle of Kohima.

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