Company Quartermaster Havildar Abdul Hamid was a brave soldier of the Indian Army who is remembered for his exceptional valor during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. He was born on 01 July 1933, in the Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh, India. Abdul Hamid served in the 4th Battalion of the Grenadiers Regiment.
His most notable action occurred during the Battle of Asal Uttar in September 1965, when Pakistani forces launched a major armored offensive in the Khem Karan sector of Punjab. Armed with a recoilless gun, Abdul Hamid destroyed several Pakistani tanks despite being heavily outnumbered and under intense enemy fire. His actions helped to halt the Pakistani advance and inflict significant losses on the enemy.
Tragically, during this heroic defense, Abdul Hamid was martyred on 10 September 1965. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration for bravery in the face of the enemy. His courage and sacrifice continue to inspire generations of Indians and serve as a symbol of selfless dedication to duty and the defense of one's country.
Company Quartermaster Havildar Abdul Hamid's legacy is celebrated as a shining example of valor and patriotism in the history of the Indian armed forces.
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