The veteran revealed that his father, Aulia Khan Major, had fought in the First World War. For Hayat, war is a good thing as it gives one a chance to show bravery against his enemies. World War II was the biggest and deadliest war in history, involving more than 30 countries. Hyde said that a 2.5 million British Indian Army in WWII was the largest volunteer army ever mobilised. War veterans receive a small allowance from the Commonwealth Ex-Services League.
