Adnan Saidi

Adnan Saidi
Saidi in 1937 as a colour sergeant
Born	1915 Sungai Ramal, Kajang, Selangor, Federated Malay States, British Malaya
Died	14 February 1942(1942-02-14) (aged 26–27) Pasir Panjang, Singapore, Straits Settlements
Buried	Kranji War Memorial, Singapore
Allegiance	Royal Malay Regiment
Years of service	1933–1942
Rank	Lieutenant[1]
Service number	ZV 90
Unit	7th Platoon, C Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Malay Brigade
Battles/wars	Battle of Kampar Battle of Pasir Panjang †
Awards	1939-1945 Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-1945
Spouse(s)	Sophia binte Pakir ​ ​ (m. 1938⁠–⁠1942)​
Children	2 sons 1 daughter

Adnan bin Saidi (Jawi: عدنان بن سيدي‎; 1915 – 14 February 1942) 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 Pasir Panjang in Singapore, and was ultimately killed in action. He is celebrated as a national hero in contemporary Malaysia and Singapore.