Syed Manzoor ul Hassan Hashmi explained

Honorific Prefix:Wing Commander
Syed Manzoor ul Hassan Hashmi
Honorific Suffix:
Sitara-e-Jurat
Native Name:سید منظور الحسن ہاشمی
Native Name Lang:Urdu
Birth Date:31 March 1936
Birth Place:Jhelum, Pakistan
Death Date:20 December 2000
Death Place:Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Allegiance: Pakistan
Serviceyears:October 1954 — December 2000
Rank:Wing Commander
Servicenumber:3755
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Syed Manzoor ul Hassan Hashmi (31 March 1936  - 20 December 2000) was squadron leader in the Pakistan Air Force. He served in the 1965 and 1971 wars. He was a recipient of the Sitara-e-Jurat.

Career

Hashmi joined the RPAF College, Risalpur in October 1954.[1] He completed his fighter training at Mauripur, he joined the No 15 squadron. He later served in the No 11 and No 9 squadrons as well.[2]

Starting his career as Flight Lieutenant, Hashmi was awarded the Sitara-e-Jurat in 1965. His citation reads as follows: "Flight lieutenant Syed Manzoorul Hasan Hashmi flew 20 strike and 2 air defence missions against the enemy. His strikes were directed against enemy concentrations on Jummu, Sialkot, Wagha-Kasur sectors. He led his mission in a most competent manner and achieved considerable success against heavily defended enemy areas. His own aircraft was hit on six occasions by Ack Ack and small arms fire but, undaunted, he pursued his attacks on the enemy. His formation achieved notable success on 21 September 1965, in which he destroyed many heavy guns of the enemy which were shelling Lahore and earned him deep appreciation on own army's Area Commander. His cool, courageous and operational leadership in complete disregard to his own safety in the face of heavy enemy fire and devotion to duty are commendable.Hashmi is awarded Sitara-i-Juraat."[3]

Death

Hashmi died on 20 December 2000 fue to a heart attack. He was laid to rest in his native town in Jhelum District.[4]

Awards and decorations

Sitara-e-Jurat(Star of Courage)Tamgha-e-Diffa(General Service Medal)Sitara-e-Harb 1965 War(War Star 1965)
Sitara-e-Harb 1971 War(War Star 1971)Tamgha-e-Jang 1965 War(War Medal 1965)Tamgha-e-Jang 1971 War(War Medal 1971)Tamgha-e-Jamhuria(Republic Commemoration Medal)

1956

See also

References

  1. Web site: 31 March 2022 . DGPR (AIR FORCE) on Twitter: "Today we pay tribute to a gallant, daring and fearless air warrior Wg Cdr Manzoor Hashmi on his birth anniversary. Born on 31 Mar 1936, Manzoor joined RPAF College, Risalpur in Oct 1954 with a dream to serve the country as a fighter pilot. After completing his fighter training" . 2022-05-11 . Twitter . en.
  2. Web site: 31 March 2022 . DGPR (AIR FORCE) on Twitter: "at Mauripur, he joined the elite No 15 Sqn. Attaining laurels in No 15 Sqn, he later served in No 11 and No 9 Squadrons respectively. He participated in both 1965 and 1971 wars leading all his missions in the most competent manner against heavily defended enemy ground forces." . 2022-05-11 . Twitter . en.
  3. Web site: 1965 Gallantry Awards - Pakistan Air Force Museum . www.pafmuseum.com.pk . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150104072055/http://www.pafmuseum.com.pk/heroes/1965-gallantry-awards . 2015-01-04.
  4. Web site: 31 March 2022 . DGPR (AIR FORCE) on Twitter: "to rest in eternal abode at his native town in Jhelum. An F-6 fighter aircraft was mounted in Jhelum Cantonment by Pakistani Air Force in recognition of his services rendered for PAF and the country." . 2022-05-11 . Twitter . en.