Centre Directory     -  Directional Compass -  Pond of Reflections - Pillars -  Sculpture - Arches   Interpretative Centre Level 1     -  Defence of Malaya -  Askar Melayu -  Pasir Panjang Battle Diary - Battle for Singapore! - Bicycle Exhibit - Battle of Pasir Panjang   Interpretative Centre Level 2     -  Bukit Chandu Theatre -  Windows of Memories -  Well of Reflections - Bukit Chandu Learning Room   Visit the Centre     -  Visitor Information -  Admission Charges -  Programmes & Activities - Booking a Guided Tour		Interpretative Centre Level 2 Windows Of Memories - Lieutenant Adnan Saidi (1915-1942) Born in Kajang and educated in English in Pekan Sungei Ramal School. Married Sofiah Fakir, a teacher. They had two sons and a daughter. His infant daughter died soon after he was killed in 1942 His two sons, Mokhtar and Zainudin, were orphaned and fostered out when Sofiah Fakir also died in 1949. Career : 1933: Joined the Malay Regiment. 1934: Voted "Best Recruit" by his commanding officers. 1936: Promoted to rank of Sergeant. 1937 Attended an officer-training course in Singapore. Promoted to Second Lieutenant and became leader of the 7th Platoon, "C" Company, 1st Battalion. 1941: Posted to Singapore. Brought his family down from Kajang, and stayed in the Pasir Panjang area. 1942: Defended the Pasir Panjang area. 14th February: Captured and killed by the Japanese on Bukit Chandu. << Back | Next >> Back to Centre Directory Map
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