He left no photos, no letters, but Sunta Gouger Singh was among 10 Sikh soldiers who fought with Canada in the Great War. And he was the first to give his life. Singh was born in Lahore, Punjab, India, in 1881 and signed up for service in Montreal.
Next year 2014, It will be 100 years of the arrival of the Sikh soldiers in Europe. That event will be celebrated at Ieper where Sikhs from all over the world are expected to attend and 6th of April 2014
Sikh soldiers made a major contribution to the allied First World War effort but this fact has often been overlooked. Thanks to a grant of almost £450,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) the First World War Centenary commemorations will see this untold story revealed in a number of fascinating ways over a three year period.
Sikh's historic Treasure to be unveiled on Baisakhi Day-2013. A Wisdom Collection - presents with pride and honor the First ever rare and complete book on history of the 'Sikhs in World War I.'
in remembrance of the Sikh soldiers of World War I, Akhand Path of Siri Guru Granth was performed in the town Hall of Ieper besides an Exhibition on Sikh soldiers and History was on display...
This year too, we honor the memory of these brave warriors and recount the unique documented story of Pvt. Buckam Singh. The grave site of Pvt. Buckam Singh at Kitchener Mount Hope Cemetery, is the only military grave of a Sikh soldier in Canada from the World Wars.
Sandeep Singh Brar of Brampton began his search after finding Singh’s victory medal in a thrift shop. His research took him to Mount Hope Cemetery in Kitchener, where Singh was buried at the age of 25.
On 11 November 1921, a Belgium 'Unknown Soldier' was buried in Brussels, and it became the national monument of WW1. On the Armistice Day, there is a military parade in Brussels, and wreaths are laid on the grave of the Unknown Soldier.
Educating others about their community through their music and beyond, Bhangra producers Tigerstyle are great role models showcasing the importance of being involved in the community.
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.
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.
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
