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Karam Singh (1915–1993) was a Sikh Indian military war hero. Karam Singh may also refer to: * Karam Singh, Pakistan, a town in the Islamabad Capital Territory of Pakistan *Karam Singh (historian) Karam Singh (1884–1930) was a Sikh historian. He was born in Jhabal a town south of Amritsar. His father Jhanda Singh belonged to traditional Sikh family. Education Having studied primary school in Jhabaal, Middle from Khalsa Collegiate Scho ...
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Karam Singh
Subedar and Honorary Captain Karam Singh PVC, MM (15 September 1915 – 20 January 1993), an Indian soldier, was a recipient of the Param Vir Chakra (PVC), India's highest award for gallantry. Singh joined the army in 1941, and took part in the Burma Campaign of World War II, receiving the Military Medal for his actions during the Battle of the Admin Box in 1944. He also fought in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947, and was awarded the PVC for his role in saving a forward post at Richhmar Gali, south of Tithwal. He was also one of the five soldiers chosen to raise the Indian flag for the first time after independence in 1947. Singh later rose to the rank of subedar, and was conferred the rank of honorary captain before his retirement in September 1969. Early life Karam Singh was born on 15 September 1915 in the village of Sehna, Barnala district, in Punjab, British India. His father, Uttam Singh, was a farmer. Singh also intended to become a farmer, but he decided to join ...
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Karam Singh, Pakistan
Karam Singh is a town in the Islamabad Capital Territory of Pakistan Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 24 .... It is located at 33° 28' 50N 73° 24' 15E with an altitude of 605 metres (1988 feet). References {{Pakistan-geo-stub Union councils of Islamabad Capital Territory ...
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