 "Remembering the unsung Indian heroes of World War I")
Approximately 1.3 million Indian soldiers served in World War One, and over 74,000 of them lost their lives. However, their stories and heroism have long been omitted from popular histories of the war. This listicle aims to highlight some of the brave Indian soldiers who fought in World War One.
- Lala was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the Battle of Festubert in 1915.
- Shahamad Khan was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the Battle of Neuve Chapelle in 1915.
- Darwan Negi was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the Battle of Festubert in 1915.
World War 1 :: Darwan Singh Negi of 39th Garhwal Rifles Was Awarded Victoria Cross For Bravery In Battle of Festubert pic.twitter.com/SBvV0tMXOZ
— indianhistorypics (@IndiaHistorypic) August 5, 2017
- Gabbar Negi was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the Battle of Festubert in 1915.
- Badlu Singh was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the Battle of Neuve Chapelle in 1915.
Risaldar Badlu Singh was awarded his Victoria Cross posthumously for most conspicuous bravery & self-sacrifice. #ThisDayInHistory pic.twitter.com/BcNjYMBWFS
— HISTORY TV18 (@HISTORYTV18) September 23, 2017
- Chatta Singh was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the Battle of Neuve Chapelle in 1915.
This photo shows decorated Indian soldiers, including Chatta Singh (second left), awarded the VC in the battle. pic.twitter.com/PKI6X2ChYP
— Imperial War Museums (@I_W_M) January 13, 2016
- Gobind Singh was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the Battle of Loos in 1915.
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