Jemadar. Abdul Hafiz VC.
British Indian Army 3rd Btn. 9th Jat Regiment
from:Rohtak, India
(d.6th Apr 1944)
Abdul Hafiz is buried in the Imphal Inidan Army War Cemetery in India. He was the son of Nur Muhammad and Hamidan and husband of Jigri Begum, of Kalanaur, Rohtak, India.
Rge citation for his VC was published in the London Gazette on the 23rd July 1944:- "In Burma on 6th April 1944, 10 miles north of Imphal, the enemy had attacked and occupied a prominent feature. Jemadar Abdul Hafiz was ordered to attack with two sections up a completely bare slope, very steep near the crest. Jemadar Abdul Hafiz so inspired his sections that from the start the attack proceeded with great dash. The enemy opened fire with machine-guns and grenades, causing several casualties, but the assault continued without hesitation up the last few yards of the hill. Jemadar Abdul Hafiz was wounded, but seeing a machine-gun firing, he immediately went towards it and, seizing the barrel, pushed it upwards whilst another man killed the gunner. He again advanced, killing several of the enemy, but was badly wounded in the chest. He died shortly afterwards. The inspiring leadership and bravery displayed by Jemadar Abdul Hafiz in spite of having been twice wounded so inspired his men that the position was captured and severe casualties inflicted on the enemy. His complete disregard for his own safety, and his determination to capture and hold the position at all costs, were an example to all ranks."
