Gaje Ghale was born on 1 August 1918 in Barpak, Gorkha District, Nepal. Barpak, a small village nestled in the rugged terrains of the Himalayas, is in a region that has produced some of the most esteemed soldiers to have served in the armed forces.
Records indicate that no Victoria Crosses were awarded to Indian soldiers specifically for their actions at Monte Cassino during The Second World War. However, Indian soldiers played a significant role in the gruelling battles for Monte Cassino, with many displaying exceptional bravery. One soldier, Sepoy Kamal Ram of the 8th Punjab Regiment, did receive the Victoria Cross for his actions at the Garigliano River in Italy in May 1944.
Mir Dast, a distinguished soldier from the Indian Army, was awarded the Victoria Cross for exceptional bravery in the First World War.
Join the Mapping Archaeological Heritage in South Asia project and Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery as we explore the heritage of South Asia through maps and satellite imagery. This is a drop-in session that both adults and kids can enjoy, with crafts and activities as well vibrant discussion on all things archaeology and heritage in […]
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.
Mohinder Singh Pujji was a remarkable man who defied stereotypes and soared into aviation history.
Havildar Lachhiman Gurung, a Nepalese Gurkha soldier serving in the British Indian Army, was not your typical war hero.
The first of the Trust’s projects is the South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM), which first took place in 2020 and runs from the 18th of July to the 17th of August each year.
SAHM seeks to commemorate, mark and celebrate South Asian cultures, histories, and communities.
It seeks to understand the diverse heritage and cultures that continue to link the UK with South Asia.
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