Sikhs At War

Sikhs in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces share a light moment at the annual Chhatri Memorial commemoration in Brighton

Congratulations @JSinghSohal from everyone at the CWGC! We are very proud to have you as a Trustee of our charity Foundation.

Congratulations to Captain Jay Singh-Sohal, Chairman of the WW1 Sikh Memorial Fund, on receiving an OBE for services to the commemoration of Commonwealth soldiers. 📸@RoyalFamily and @CWGC

In a moment of pride for Punjab and the global Sikh community, Captain Jay (Jagjett) Singh-Sohal has been awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his exceptional work in honouring Sikh and Commonwealth soldiers. The award was presented by Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, during an investiture ceremony at St James’s Palace in London. khalsavox.com/heritage/briti…

Pride of Punjab!

Man who established Sikh soldier memorial made OBE bbc.in/4oHFgLZ

Sutton Coldfield man who established memorial to First World War Sikh soldiers made OBE trib.al/SoF0yJ6

@JSinghSohal Congratulations! So inspiring and well deserved

A magical day for a once-in-a-lifetime moment!  Being recognised with an OBE, an immense honour that I am proud to have shared with my family.  My hope is it inspires more people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds like mine to serve our country. jaysinghsohal.uk/2025/12/05/jay…

Capt Jay Singh-Sohal OBE for Services to Commonwealth Commemoration. Jay has led the way for years to ensure story of Sikh bravery is a part of mainstream British remembrance. From Saragarhi to WW1 and now inspiring young people to serve Jay is a pioneer and selfless leader!

Remembering together can help rebuild Britain’s national unity conservativehome.com/2025/11/07/jay… via @conhome #wewillrememberthem #lestweforget #remembrancesunday

This years gathering at the WW1 Sikh Memorial (National Memorial Arboretum) was a wonderful occasion in the sunshine to reflect upon the bravery and valour of our forebears who fought for the freedoms we cherish today. Thank you to everyone who attended, incl Boys Scouts troop

University and Literary Club Commemorates 127th Anniversary of the Battle of Saragarhi associatestimes.com/news/universit… via @TimesAssociates Thank you to Paul Singh for organising and hosting a wonderful luncheon, keeping the tradition of the old boys for a Saragarhi luncheon alive! 🙏🏽

Away from Saragarhi at nearby Gulistan the Sikhs were under siege for 50 hours but small bands left the fort on daring raids upon the enemy. Pictured are Afridi and Orakzai standards they captured

21 Sikhs at Saragarhi vs 10k enemy tribesmen. The outpost was burnt down. Pictured, men of the 36th standing atop its remains l

On Saragarhi Day a salute to the 21 and Sikh bravery and valour in the face of overwhelming odds

UK Saragarhi Day 2025 luncheon to take place in a fortnight on Friday 12 September, hosted by The University and Literary Club, Bristol. Tickets for attendance via: dothyphen1@gmail.com

Born in Punjab in 1921, Havildar-Major Rajindar Singh Dhatt MBE joined the Indian Army in 1941 and served as a physical training instructor. His portrait features in ’Through Their Eyes’ - our exhibition to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. 1/2

At national memorial arboretum for VJ Day 80 a number of Sikhs represented our community. Here are some at the Sikh Memorial including stalwarts of preserving and promoting Sikh military heritage and history. @JSinghSohal OBE Davinder Dillon @amritmaanldn OBE and @TejpalRalmill

VJ Day 80 years since victory in the Far East, we remember all who served &sacrificed. We honour the tens of thousands of Sikh soldiers whose courage in Burma and beyond was vital to peace.Their story is our shared freedom. 🌺 From The Sikh Military Foundation. ⁦@ArmyCGS⁩

This VJ Day let's remember that the Japanese didn't starve the Sikh POWs of the British Army. They used them as target practice instead. Blindfolded them and shot them dead #vjday2025 #VJday #british #sikh

🕯️ Remembering VJ Day hero Darbara Singh Bhullar (1923–2021), who served in the British Indian Army’s Signal Corps in the Burma Campaign. Through jungles, malaria & danger, he kept Allied communications alive. A proud Sikh & Glaswegian. ❤️ #VJDay80 #MemorialWall