Ali Haidar (VC)
Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1913–1999) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ali Haidar Khan VC (21 August 1913[2] – 15 July 1999[2]) was a Pakistani 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. During the Second World War, at Fusignano, Italy, 31-year-old Ali Haidar, serving in the British Indian Army, performed an act of bravery for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
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Ali Haidar Khan | |
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Born | 21 August 1913 (1913-08-21) Kohat, North-West Frontier, British Indian Empire |
Died | 15 July 1999 (1999-07-16) (aged 85) Hangu, Pakistan[1] |
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Allegiance | British India |
Service/ | British Indian Army |
Years of service | 1931–1954 |
Rank | Naib Subedar |
Unit | 13th Frontier Force Rifles |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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