Tag: First world war
UK’s First statue of Sikh Soldier unveiled
The first ever full-sized statue of a Sikh soldier to be built in the UK has been unveiled. The 'Lions of the Great War' monument in Smethwick has been designed to commemorate 100...
UK’s First National Sikh Memorial opens on November 1
The UK’s first national Sikh memorial in honour of those who fought during the First World War will be unveiled in Staffordshire next month.
Remembering Sikh Sacrifices at Battle of Gallipoli
Did you know? Sikhs (under the British Indian Army) fought alongside the Anzacs at Gallipoli Few of us Australian Sikhs – especially of the younger generation – know that the spirit of Anzac...
Rare exhibit highlights Sikh Soldiers Contribution to WW1 at Surrey Library
In the centenary year since the outbreak of the First World War, many organisations have staged events to mark the contribution, and in some cases the sacrifices, made by many who fought...