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Ishar Singh (other)
Ishar Singh (1895-1963) was a soldier in the British Indian Army and a recipient of the Victoria Cross. Ishar Singh may also refer to: * Ishar Singh (Sikh prince) (1802-1804) * Ishar Singh (havildar) (1850s-1897), soldier in the British Indian Army with the rank of havildar, hero of the Battle of Saragarhi * Ishar Singh (poet) (1892–1966), one of the most renowned Punjabi humorous poets of the 20th century See also * Ishar Singh Marhana (1878–1941), Akali activist and Ghadr revolutionary {{hndis, Singh, Ishar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ishar Singh
Sardar Bahadur Ishar Singh Victoria Cross, VC, Order of British India, OBI (30 December 1895 – 2 December 1963) 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 of Nations, Commonwealth forces. Born at Nainwa, he was the first Sikh to receive the Victoria Cross.Ashcroft, p. 99. Victoria Cross He was 25 years old, and a sepoy in the 28th Punjabis, Indian Army during the Waziristan campaign 1919–1920, Waziristan Campaign when, on 10 April 1921, near Haidari Kach he undertook the actions which led his senior officer, Captain Bernard Oddie, to recommend him for the award of a VC. The citation was published in a supplement to the ''London Gazette'' of 25 November 1921: He later achieved the rank of Captain (land and air), captain,Ashcroft, p. 99. and served in the Second World War. In addition to the Victoria Cross, he was awarded the prestigi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |