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The National Memorial Arboretum
The National Memorial Arboretum, a site for remembrance and learning, honours those who served, including those with South Asian heritage.
The National Memorial Arboretum, a site for remembrance and learning, honours those who served, including those with South Asian heritage.
An Aviation Enthusiast’s Mission to Honour a Second World War Agent in Occupied France.
The Indian Army Memorial Room stands as a tribute to the rich history and enduring spirit of the Indian soldiers of the British Indian Army.
The Poppy Shop is the official online charity shop of the Royal British Legion. It offers a wide range of items, the sale of which goes towards its work supporting the Armed Forces community. Many items are related to Remembrance, including faith-based poppy tributes. One example is the Khanda Poppy Tribute, and it’s origin is a fascinating story.
Standing tall in the South Downs National Park, the Chattri Memorial commemorates 53 Indian soldiers (37 Hindu and 16 Sikh) of the First World War.
Sergeant (Naik) during SECOND WORLD WAR
Served in Burma, Sumatra and Java
1st Battalion, 16th Punjab Regiment
Burma Star Medal, 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal, Second World War Medal
Khudadad Khan wasn’t just the first Indian Victoria Cross recipient; he was a symbol of courage that transcended borders. Born in 1888, in what is now Pakistan, Khan joined the British Indian Army.
Known as The Flying Sikh of Biggin Hill, Hardit Singh Malik was the first Indian pilot of the First World War and would go on to become a distinguished diplomat.
More than a century after his death, Rifleman Gabar Singh Negi’s courage continues to inspire his homeland.
Indra Lal Roy, a name often lost to history, was a remarkable young man who soared into the skies of the First World War as India’s sole flying ace.
