About Abdul Rahman
Lived 1921 – 1945 (aged 23–24). Abdul Rahman was an Indian military personnel.
Havildar Abdul Rahman (1921–1946) was a soldier of the British Indian Army who was posthumously awarded the George Cross, the highest British (and Commonwealth) award for bravery not in combat. He was awarded the decoration for the gallantry he showed while saving three other men from a burning vehicle on 22 February 1946 in Kletek in Java. He was serving with the 3rd Battalion of the 9th Jat Regiment, which had fought in the Battle of Cauldron against Rommel's forces and saw action at Imphal. His GC award was announced in the London Gazette of 10 September 1946. His surname is sometimes spelled "Rehman".
Abdul Rehman also won the Military Medal in Burma in 1944.
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Who was Abdul Rahman?
British Indian Army soldier
When was Abdul Rahman born?
Abdul Rahman was born in 1921 in presidencies and provinces in British India.
When did Abdul Rahman die?
Abdul Rahman died on 22 February 1945 in Java.
What was Abdul Rahman's occupation?
Abdul Rahman was a military personnel.
What nationality was Abdul Rahman?
Abdul Rahman was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Abdul Rahman. https://biography.guide/abdul-rahman-military-personnel/
MLA: "Abdul Rahman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/abdul-rahman-military-personnel/.
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