Abdul Hafiz (VC), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Abdul Hafiz (VC)

British Army Soldier

Date of Birth: 04-Sep-1925

Place of Birth: Kalanaur, Punjab, Punjab, India

Date of Death: 06-Apr-1944

Profession: military personnel

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Rao Abdul Hafiz Khan (4 September 1925 – 6 April 1944) was an Indian Muslim 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.