Background
Adnan was born at Sungai Ramal near Kajang, Selangor, a Muslim of Minangkabau descent.
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He is regarded by Malaysians and Singaporeans today as a hero for his actions on Bukit Chandu. His name is also the namesake for the Malaysian Infantry Fighting Vehicle (MIFV). Adnan led a 42-strong platoon from the Malay Regiment in the defence of Singapore against the invading Japanese.
The soldiers fought at the, at Pasir Panjang Ridge in the Bukit Chandu (Opium Hill) area on 12–14 February 1942.
Although heavily outnumbered, Adnan refused to surrender and urged his men to fight until the education 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 until he succumbed to his injury. After the battle was lost, the Japanese soldiers tied him to a cherry tree and repeatedly 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). War Memorial
A war memorial plaque honouring Adnan and his Malay Brigade was erected in 1995 at Vigilante Drive, Kent Ridge Park. Portrayal in Film
Adnan was portrayed by actor Hairie Othman in the 1999 film Leftenan Adnan.
He was also portrayed by an unknown Malay actor in the television series A War Diary.
Aaron Aziz is the latest actor to have portrayed him in Life Story, which also covers his personal life.
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Born
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Nationality
Malaysia