Browsing Tag: Soldiers

Two World Wars and the Sikhs

At a time when social scientists claim that in reality, the ethical society is located in the West, it is time that it pays attention to what the Sikhs have done for the construction of that part of the world. The Sikhs came forward and helped the Europeans at the time of grave crisis of World War I and II and gave their lives in thousands and in return, all they are asking is the free world to come forward and give due respect that we deserve and to our symbols of faith.
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Surrey's largest sikh temple to honour Canadian Soldiers

As part of this weekend's Remembrance Day ceremonies, Surrey's largest Sikh temple will be hosting senior officers from the Canadian military and conducting a special prayer ceremony to commemorate the sacrifices of Canada's soldiers, both past and present.
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Sikh Bravery on Many Battlefronts

The Sikh Soldiers since times immemorial have been in the forefront of all wars to fight against the forces of evil. This privilege should be extended to the Sikh people, who throughout the history of the world have spilled their blood unflinchingly to protect civil liberties.
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Sikh soldiers to be honoured in UK

Sikh soldiers who fought with British troops in conflicts around the world will be honoured in the UK by showcasing the 'Khanda', which is one of the important symbols of Sikhism, and reflects the sacrifices and contribution of the Indian-origin community.
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Event: Asht Battlefields Tour 27th Aug 2011

August 27, 2011, 5:00 am

Day Trip exploring contributions made by Sikh soldiers during WW1
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Sikh Warriors

"We never started a war before, but we have finished many!"
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The British and the Turban of the Sikhs

Turban stands for courage and self-respect for a Sikh. During the two World Wars, turbaned Sikh soldiers, who fought as part of the British Indian Army, refused to wear steel helmets, writes Major-Gen Kulwant Singh (retd).
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Book Reviews - Sikh Soldier - Gallantry, Awards & Battle Honours

Through these listings, Narindar Singh Dhesi pays tribute to the courage and self-sacrifice of the Sikh soldiers...(and) documents the complete collection of the Regimental Battle Honours won by the Sikh soldiers.
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Sikhs Died for All Free Men

These men were a fine body of men, full of enthusiasm, energy and that never-to-die spirit which is a prerogative of Sikhs, and in respect to their physique, they left nothing to be desired.
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Sikh Bravery and Valour in Military History

It started out as a hobby, which turned into a life quest, to preserve the legacy of Sikh soldiers and huge photography collections of Sikh armies worldwide obtained from archives and libraries all around the world.
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