Ishar Singh
Recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other people named Ishar Singh, see Ishar Singh (disambiguation).
Sardar Bahadur Ishar Singh VC, OBI (30 December 1895 – 2 December 1963)[1] was a soldier in the British Indian Army and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Born at Nainwa, he was the first Sikh to receive the Victoria Cross.[2]
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Ishar Havildar Singh | |
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Born | (1896-12-30)30 December 1896 Nainwa, Bundi State |
Died | 2 December 1963(1963-12-02) (aged 67) Nainwa, Bundi district, Rajasthan |
Allegiance | British India |
Service/ | British Indian Army |
Years of service | 1914-1945 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 28th Punjabis |
Battles/wars | First World War Waziristan Campaign Second World War |
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