Remembrance of the 90th Anniversary of the 1st Gas attack on Sikhs in history
Among the British Indian troops the warning was spread that, in case of the use of gas, a handkerchief (or the pagri-dastaar) was to be placed over the mouth. It was recommended to soak the handkerchief (or pagri) in urine.
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Meet the first Sikh soldiers to guard the Queen
Signaler Singh made history as the very first Sikh soldier to wear his turban on Public Duties guarding the monarch and protecting the Crown Jewels. He was soon joined by Lance Corporal Singh.
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Impact of WWI on Sikh soldiers based on their letters
These letters of Sikh soldiers project their courage, loyalty, will to win the war or die like Sikh heroes. They have followed the great Sikh tradition of saving mankind from any type of oppression.
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Malaysian Exhibition on Sikh Bravery in Military History during World War I & II
Machine Enterprise is organizing a photographic exhibition on the Role of Sikh Soldiers (British Indian Army) during World War 1 & II. It is being held in conjunction with Vaisakhi
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Policing the Empire – Early Sikh migration to the Far East
The recent publication, ‘Sikhs in the policing of British Malaya and Straits Settlements: (1874-1957)’ by Arunajeet Kaur explains the recruitment of Sikhs for the colonial police forces in British Malaya .
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Decorated World War II Sikh veteran dies
Ex-gunner Bachan Singh, recipient of Africa Star, Burma Star and Defence of India Medal during the World War II died on Wednesday early morning in Khokhran village.
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Early Sikhs fought for Canada
Film reveals story of Singhs who fought in WWI and died before enjoying citizen rights
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The Hurdles Faced By Sikh Pioneers In Canada.
A reflection by Lieut Colonel Pritam Singh Jauhal (Retd).
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