Lt Adnan bin Saidi's role during the war

  During the fierce defense of Singapore against the Japanese invaders, Lieutenant Adnan Bin Saidi as the leader of the Malay troops led a 42-strong platoon from the Malay Regiment. On 12-14 Febuary1942, soldiers fought bravely at the Battle of Pasir Panjang.which is now known as Kent ridge, despite being out-gunned by Japanese artillery.
  The Japanese tried to trick the Malays in the British army by dressing up as Indian soldiers. It was Lieutenant Adnan Bin Saidi who was sharp enough to noticed that those familiar topeed figures were not marching in the regular threes but instead fours. Adnan killed several Japanese when he saw through their disguise, and the rest of the Japanese retreat.
  Although they are heavily outnumbered Adnan Bin Saidi refused to surrender, and encourage his men to fight until the end of their lives. For two days, the Japanese were held off by them, despite heavy enemy shelling and shortages of food and ammunition.