Group 4 Adnan Bin Saidi (Alvin , Chia Che , Derrick , Likai , Zhi Wei, Gillett)

GROUP 4: ALVIN, CHIA CHE, DERRICK ,LIKAI ,ZHI WEI , GILLETT

What makes a hero?


What does it mean by a hero? A hero faces danger and adversity or from a position of weakness, display courage and the will for self sacrifice—that is, heroism—for some greater good of all humanity. So why do we regard Lt. Adnan bin Saidi as a hero ? He is regarded by Malaysians and Singaporeans today as a hero for his actions on Bukit Chandu. So what exactly did he done ? Lets find out more about him

Introduction of adnan saidi

Adnan was born near Kajang, Selangor and was a Muslim. He was the eldest child in his whole family. His younger siblings, Ahmad Saidi and Amarullah Saidi, were also soldiers. Ahmad, his younger brother, was killed in action after his ship, HMS Pelanduk, was sunk by the Japanese en route to Australia.

Amarullah survived the war and now resides in Kajang, Selangor.
Adnan was married to his wife Sophia Pakir, who died in 1949. They had two sons and a daughter, who died soon after birth. Their sons, Mokhtar and Zainudin Adnan now live in the state's of Seremban and Johor respectively.

Challenges of a hero


Said by Mokhtar, Adnan's son, "My father did not talk a lot. He was a firm man and believed in discipline. He was always serious and fierce… yet had a good heart. There seemed to be a ‘light’ illuminating his face."

At the battle of Pasir Panjang, Adnan led a 42-strong platoon from the Malay Regiment in the defense of Singaporeagainst the invading Japanese. The soldiers fought at the Battle of Pasir Panjang, at Pasir Panjang Ridge in the Bukit Chandu (Opium Hill) area on 12 February-14, 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.

Tan Sri Dato’ Mubin Sheppard, an ex-officer and former POW, says of his friend the late Lieutenant Adnan:

"He was heavily outnumbered by the Japanese…they bombed him but he fought on fiercely and inflicted heavy losses on them…. Adnan would have never surrendered under any circumstances. He was absolutely dedicated. In fact, just before fighting, he adopted a motto for his platoon, ‘Biar putih tulang, jangan putih mata’ - death before dishonour."

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.

The Malaysian version of the Turkish-designed ACV-300 infantry fighting vehicle currently in service with the Malaysian Army was given the name "Adnan" in honour of Lt. Adnan.





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SOURCES


-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5DKfX1k2z0&feature=related
-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adnan_Bin_Saidi
-http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/Adnan_Bin_Saidi
-http://ww2db.com/person_bio.phpperson_id=294
-http://schools.moe.edu.sg/phpps/.../students_work/jinhao%20joy4/Ourheroes.htm
-http://web.singnet.com.sg/~nainz/malayregiment.html