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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox military person
| honorific_prefix = [[Wing Commander]]
|name = Syed Manzoor ul Hassan Hashmi
|image = Page-03.jpg
| name = Syed Manzoor ul Hassan Hashmi
| honorific_suffix = [[Sitara-e-Jurat|SJ]]
|caption = F-6 Aircraft in Jhelum Cantonement mounted by PAF authorities in memory of Mr. Hashmi
| native_name = سید منظور الحسن ہاشمی
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|birth_date = 31 March 1936
| native_name_lang = Urdu
|nationality = Pakistani
| image = File:Wing Commander Manzoor Hashmi.jpg
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|birth_place = [[Raiya Chak Maddu]], [[Jhelum]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]]
| image_size =
|death_date = {{dda|2000|12|20|1936|3|31}}
| caption = Wing Commander Manzoor Hashmi's Official Airforce picture
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|death_place = [[Rawalpindi]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]]
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| birth_date = 31 March 1936
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| birth_place = [[Jhelum]], Pakistan
| death_date = 20 December 2000
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| death_place = [[Islamabad]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]], Pakistan
| allegiance = {{flagicon|Pakistan}} [[Pakistan]]
| branch = {{air force|PAK}}
| serviceyears = October 1954 — December 2000
| rank = [[Wing Commander]]
| servicenumber = 3755
| unit = * [[No. 9 Squadron (Pakistan Air Force)|No.9 Squadron]]
*[[No. 11 Squadron (Pakistan Air Force)|No.11 Squadron]]
*[[No. 15 Squadron (Pakistan Air Force)|No.15 Squadron]]
*[[No. 23 Squadron (Pakistan Air Force)|No.23 Squadron]]
| battles =
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* [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965]]
* [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]]
{{tree list/end}}
| awards = [[File:Sitara-e-Jurat.png|80px]]{{small|[[Sitara-e-Jurat]]}}
}}
}}
'''Syed Manzoor ul Hassan Hashmi''' (31 March 1936 – 20 December 2000) was [[squadron leader]] in the [[Pakistan Air Force]]. He served in the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965|1965]] and [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971|1971]] wars. He was a recipient of the [[Sitara-e-Jurat]].


== Career ==
'''Syed Manzoor ul Hassan Hashmi''' (31 March 1936 – 20 December 2000) was Sq. Leader Pakistan Air Force.
Hashmi joined the [[Pakistan Air Force Academy|RPAF College]], [[Risalpur]] in October 1954.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2022 |title=DGPR (AIR FORCE) on Twitter: "Today we pay tribute to a gallant, daring and fearless air warrior Wg Cdr Manzoor Hashmi on his birth anniversary. Born on 31 Mar 1936, Manzoor joined RPAF College, Risalpur in Oct 1954 with a dream to serve the country as a fighter pilot. After completing his fighter training" |url=https://twitter.com/dgpr_paf/status/1509580182708969474 |access-date=2022-05-11 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref> He completed his fighter training at [[Mauripur]], he joined the No 15 [[Squadron (aviation)|squadron]]. He later served in the No 11 and No 9 squadrons as well.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2022 |title=DGPR (AIR FORCE) on Twitter: "at Mauripur, he joined the elite No 15 Sqn. Attaining laurels in No 15 Sqn, he later served in No 11 and No 9 Squadrons respectively. He participated in both 1965 and 1971 wars leading all his missions in the most competent manner against heavily defended enemy ground forces." |url=https://twitter.com/dgpr_paf/status/1509580583843807240 |access-date=2022-05-11 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref>


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Starting his career as [[Flight lieutenant|Flight Lieutenant]], Hashmi was awarded the [[Sitara-e-Jurat]] in 1965. His citation reads as follows: "Flight lieutenant Syed Manzoorul Hasan Hashmi flew 20 strike and 2 air defence missions against the enemy. His strikes were directed against enemy concentrations on Jummu, Sialkot, Wagha-Kasur sectors. He led his mission in a most competent manner and achieved considerable success against heavily defended enemy areas. His own aircraft was hit on six occasions by [[Ack ack|Ack Ack]] and small arms fire but, undaunted, he pursued his attacks on the enemy. His formation achieved notable success on 21 September 1965, in which he destroyed many heavy guns of the enemy which were shelling Lahore and earned him deep appreciation on own army's Area Commander. His cool, courageous and operational leadership in complete disregard to his own safety in the face of heavy enemy fire and devotion to duty are commendable.
Syed Manzoorul Hasan Hashmi – Sitara-i-Juraat
Hashmi is awarded Sitara-i-Juraat."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pafmuseum.com.pk/heroes/1965-gallantry-awards |title=1965 Gallantry Awards - Pakistan Air Force Museum |website=www.pafmuseum.com.pk |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150104072055/http://www.pafmuseum.com.pk/heroes/1965-gallantry-awards |archive-date=2015-01-04}} </ref>


== Death ==
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Starting his career as Flight Lieutenant, Syed Manzoorul Hasan Hashmi flew 20 strike and 2 Air Defence missions against the enemy. His strikes were directed against enemy concentrations on Jummu, Sialkot, Wagha-Kasur sectors. He led his mission in a most competent manner and achieved considerable success against heavily defended enemy areas. His own aircraft was hit on six occasions by Ack Ack and small arms fire but, undaunted, he pursued his attacks on the enemy. His formation achieved notable success on 21 September 1965, in which he destroyed many heavy guns of the enemy which were shelling Lahore and earned him deep appreciation on own army's Area Commander. His cool, courageous and operational leadership in complete disregard to his own safety in the face of heavy enemy fire and devotion to duty are commendable. Flight Lieutenant Syed Manzoorul Hasan Hashmi is awarded Sitara-i-Juraat.
Hashmi died on 20 December 2000 due to a [[heart attack]]. He was laid to rest in his native town in [[Jhelum District]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2022 |title=DGPR (AIR FORCE) on Twitter: "to rest in eternal abode at his native town in Jhelum. An F-6 fighter aircraft was mounted in Jhelum Cantonment by Pakistani Air Force in recognition of his services rendered for PAF and the country." |url=https://twitter.com/dgpr_paf/status/1509581224997752843 |access-date=2022-05-11 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref>


==Gallery==
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== Awards and decorations ==
{| style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;"
| colspan="4" |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Sitara-e-Jurat.png|width=130}} {{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Tamgha-e-Diffa.png|width=130}} {{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Sitara-e-Harb 1965 War Ribbon.png|width=130}}
|-
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Sitara-e-Harb 1971 War.png|width=130}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=War Medal 1965(Tamgha-e-Jang, A.H.1385).png|width=130}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Tamgha-e-Jang 1971 War.png|width=130}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Republic Medal 1956 (Pakistan).png|width=130}}
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;"
|'''[[Sitara-e-Jurat]]'''
(''Star of Courage'')
| colspan="2" |'''[[Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces|Tamgha-e-Diffa]]'''
(''General Service Medal'')
|'''[[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965|Sitara-e-Harb 1965 War]]'''
(''War Star 1965'')
|-
|'''[[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971|Sitara-e-Harb 1971 War]]'''
(''War Star 1971'')
|'''[[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965|Tamgha-e-Jang 1965 War]]'''
(''War Medal 1965'')
|'''[[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971|Tamgha-e-Jang 1971 War]]'''
(''War Medal 1971'')
|'''[[Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces|Tamgha-e-Jamhuria]]'''
(''Republic Commemoration Medal)''

'''1956'''
|}

==See also==
*[[Sarfaraz Ahmed Rafiqui]]
==References==
==References==
<references />
{{Reflist}}
<ref>http://www.pafmuseum.com.pk/heroes/1965-gallantry-awards</ref>


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Latest revision as of 20:36, 25 December 2024

Wing Commander

Syed Manzoor ul Hassan Hashmi

SJ
Wing Commander Manzoor Hashmi's Official Airforce picture
Native name
سید منظور الحسن ہاشمی
Born31 March 1936
Jhelum, Pakistan
Died20 December 2000
Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan
AllegiancePakistan Pakistan
Service / branch Pakistan Air Force
Years of serviceOctober 1954 — December 2000
RankWing Commander
Service number3755
Unit
Battles / wars
AwardsSitara-e-Jurat

Syed Manzoor ul Hassan Hashmi (31 March 1936 – 20 December 2000) was squadron leader in the Pakistan Air Force. He served in the 1965 and 1971 wars. He was a recipient of the Sitara-e-Jurat.

Career

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Hashmi joined the RPAF College, Risalpur in October 1954.[1] He completed his fighter training at Mauripur, he joined the No 15 squadron. He later served in the No 11 and No 9 squadrons as well.[2]

Starting his career as Flight Lieutenant, Hashmi was awarded the Sitara-e-Jurat in 1965. His citation reads as follows: "Flight lieutenant Syed Manzoorul Hasan Hashmi flew 20 strike and 2 air defence missions against the enemy. His strikes were directed against enemy concentrations on Jummu, Sialkot, Wagha-Kasur sectors. He led his mission in a most competent manner and achieved considerable success against heavily defended enemy areas. His own aircraft was hit on six occasions by Ack Ack and small arms fire but, undaunted, he pursued his attacks on the enemy. His formation achieved notable success on 21 September 1965, in which he destroyed many heavy guns of the enemy which were shelling Lahore and earned him deep appreciation on own army's Area Commander. His cool, courageous and operational leadership in complete disregard to his own safety in the face of heavy enemy fire and devotion to duty are commendable. Hashmi is awarded Sitara-i-Juraat."[3]

Death

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Hashmi died on 20 December 2000 due to a heart attack. He was laid to rest in his native town in Jhelum District.[4]

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Awards and decorations

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Sitara-e-Jurat

(Star of Courage)

Tamgha-e-Diffa

(General Service Medal)

Sitara-e-Harb 1965 War

(War Star 1965)

Sitara-e-Harb 1971 War

(War Star 1971)

Tamgha-e-Jang 1965 War

(War Medal 1965)

Tamgha-e-Jang 1971 War

(War Medal 1971)

Tamgha-e-Jamhuria

(Republic Commemoration Medal)

1956

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "DGPR (AIR FORCE) on Twitter: "Today we pay tribute to a gallant, daring and fearless air warrior Wg Cdr Manzoor Hashmi on his birth anniversary. Born on 31 Mar 1936, Manzoor joined RPAF College, Risalpur in Oct 1954 with a dream to serve the country as a fighter pilot. After completing his fighter training"". Twitter. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  2. ^ "DGPR (AIR FORCE) on Twitter: "at Mauripur, he joined the elite No 15 Sqn. Attaining laurels in No 15 Sqn, he later served in No 11 and No 9 Squadrons respectively. He participated in both 1965 and 1971 wars leading all his missions in the most competent manner against heavily defended enemy ground forces."". Twitter. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  3. ^ "1965 Gallantry Awards - Pakistan Air Force Museum". www.pafmuseum.com.pk. Archived from the original on 4 January 2015.
  4. ^ "DGPR (AIR FORCE) on Twitter: "to rest in eternal abode at his native town in Jhelum. An F-6 fighter aircraft was mounted in Jhelum Cantonment by Pakistani Air Force in recognition of his services rendered for PAF and the country."". Twitter. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
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