Gian Singh (soldier)
Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1915–1996) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Indian Olympic wrestler, see Gian Singh (wrestler). For the Malaysian Olympic hockey player, see Gian Singh (field hockey).
Gian Singh VC (5 October 1920 – 6 October 1996) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Gian Singh VC | |
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Born | (1920-10-05)5 October 1920 Sahabpur, Punjab, India |
Died | 6 October 1996(1996-10-06) (aged 76) Jullundur |
Allegiance | British India India |
Service/ | British Indian Army Indian Army |
Years of service | 1937–1969 |
Rank | Hon. Captain (Subedar-Major) |
Unit | 15th Punjab Regiment Sikh Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II Sino-Indian War Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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