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Company Quarter Master Havildar '''Abdul Hamid''' was a soldier in the 4 Grenadiers, [[Indian Army]], who died in the [[Khem Karan]] sector during the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965]], and was the posthumous recipient of the highest [[military decoration]] of the [[Republic of India]], the [[Param Vir Chakra]]. |
Company Quarter Master Havildar '''Abdul Hamid''' was a soldier in the 4 Grenadiers, [[Indian Army]], who died in the [[Khem Karan]] sector during the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965]], and was the posthumous recipient of the highest [[military decoration]] of the [[Republic of India]], the [[Param Vir Chakra]]. |
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* In the 1988 Television serial ''Param Vir Chakra'' by [[Chetan Anand (producer & director)|Chetan Anand]], Abdul Hamid is played by actor [[Naseeruddin Shah]]. |
* In the 1988 Television serial ''Param Vir Chakra'' by [[Chetan Anand (producer & director)|Chetan Anand]], Abdul Hamid is played by actor [[Naseeruddin Shah]]. |
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* Hamid's award was announced on 16 September 1965, less than a week had elapsed from the battle when he lost his life. |
* Hamid's award was announced on 16 September 1965, less than a week had elapsed from the battle when he lost his life. |
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Company Quarter Master Havildar Abdul Hamid was a soldier in the 4 Grenadiers, Indian Army, who died in the Khem Karan sector during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, and was the posthumous recipient of the highest military decoration of the Republic of India, the Param Vir Chakra.
He was born at Dhamupur village of Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh on July 1, 1933, the son of Usman. He was enrolled in the 4 Grenadiers on 27 December 1954.
Action in Indo-Pak War
Although his citation gives him credit for only 3 Tanks destroyed, it is confirmed that he had destroyed no less than 7 enemy tanks [1]. This is because the citation for Abdul Hamid's PVC was sent on the evening on 9 September 1965 but he destroyed 3 more tanks on the next day, plus the seventh one which also killed him.
Citation
The citation for the Param Vir Chakra awarded to him reads:
At 0800 hours on 10 September 1965 Pakistan forces launched an attack with a regiment of Patton tanks on a vital area ahead of village Cheema on the Bhikkiwind road in the Khem Karam Sector. Intense artillery shelling preceded the attack. The enemy tanks penetrated the forward position by 0900 hours. Realising the grave situation, Company Quarter Master Havildar Abdul Hamid who was commander of a RCL gun detachment moved out to a flanking position with his gun mounted on a jeep, under intense enemy shelling and tank fire. Taking an advantageous position, he knocked out the leading enemy tank and then swiftly changing his position, he sent another tank up in flames. By this time the enemy tanks in the area spotted him and brought his jeep under concentrated machine-gun and high explosive fire. Undeterred, Company Quarter Master Havildar Abdul Hamid kept on firing on yet another enemy tank with his recoilless gun. While doing so, he was mortally wounded by an enemy high explosive shell.
Havildar Abdul Hamid’s brave action inspired his comrades to put up a gallant fight and to beat back the heavy tank assault by the enemy. His complete disregard for his personal safety during the operation and his sustained acts of bravery in the face of constant enemy fire were a shining example not only to his unit but also to the whole division and were in the highest traditions of the Indian Army.[2]
Trivia
- In the 1988 Television serial Param Vir Chakra by Chetan Anand, Abdul Hamid is played by actor Naseeruddin Shah.
- Hamid's award was announced on 16 September 1965, less than a week had elapsed from the battle when he lost his life.
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References
- ^ Maj Gen Ian Cardozo, PARAM VIR, 2003, Lotus Collection, New Delhi
- ^ The Param Vir Chakra Winners' home page for Company Quarter Master Havildar Abdul Hamid