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SikhMilitaryFoundation retweeted
May 26
New recruits of the Sikh Regiment in the British Indian Army undergoing Amrit initiation, a practice seen among many Sikh soldiers and regiments of the time.
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SikhMilitaryFoundation retweeted
Today marks 15 years since the end of Operation TELIC in Iraq.
We honour the UK Armed Forces personnel who served between 2003 and 2011, and we remember the 179 who lost their lives.
Today, veterans and their families gather at the @Nat_Mem_Arb to pay tribute.
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If you or your family hold any items, documents, or stories connected to Sikh military history, we would be honoured to help preserve them.
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SikhMilitaryFoundation retweeted
Apr 15
Most of us believe that the modern style turbans were introduced by the British for Sikh Soldiers in the British Indian Army.
It is not the case.
When Maharaja Ranjit Singh onboarded Jean-François Allard (French) and Jean-Baptiste Ventura (Italian) as his Generals to modernise his army, he created Fauj-i-Khas (Special Brigade) under the two generals (around 1820s).
The training of Sikh army in European tactics required the change in attire and the new uniform with a change in style of turban was introduced.
So, the modern-style pagg dates back to 1820s and not early 1900s and is 200 years old.
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In 1958, Sgt Pakhar Singh cycled 322 days from Malaya to England to join the Royal Hussar’s. Sikhs continued to serve in the @BritishArmy after 1947 to the present day- help us tell their story. #IdentityAndService #Sikh #britishArmy
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SikhMilitaryFoundation retweeted
Apr 2
Colour, courage, and combat spirit
Sandhurst marked Holla Mohalla with coloured powder and military fitness — blending tradition with soldier readiness🔗forcesnews.com/services/army…
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SikhMilitaryFoundation retweeted
So many brave #Punjabi soldiers made incredible #sacrifices fighting in the First World War.
Grateful to @UKPHA, @CWGC, University of Greenwich and @PoppyLegion for going through The #Punjab Registers to connect people like me with the extraordinary #courage of their ancestors.
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SikhMilitaryFoundation retweeted
Side by side, across continents and generations.
Personnel from across the Commonwealth have served together in conflicts from the World Wars to the present day.
This #CommonwealthDay, we recognise that shared and enduring legacy of service.
ALT Indian, British, New Zealander and Australian soldiers in Korea as British Commonwealth Forces Korea.
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Well done Sig Singh Hira for completing the Battersea Half Marathon today in full @1914_Sikhs Uniform carrying 10kg in honour of Sikh Soldiers who fought in WW1 #BritishArmy #Sikh #WW1 #Marathon
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RT @ustaadji: HMS Sikh started her naval life with the 1st Destroyer Flotilla (1st D.F.). Her builders trials commenced in August 1938 and…
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Col. Kulwant Bir Singh Sethi OBE OStJ TD DL
The highest ranking Sikh Officer in the @britisharmy to date - as part of our heritage initiative, Faith and Service, capturing the stories of Sikh veterans who have served in the British Army since 1947.
#Sikh #BritishArmy
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From the Falklands to Afghanistan, this project documents service, sacrifice, and lived experience.
This is more than history. It’s identity, resilience, and duty.
Know a Sikh who served in the British Army?
We want to hear from you.
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Know a Sikh who served in the British Army?
We want to hear from you.
📩 Link in bio to get involved
📢 Help preserve our history. Share your story DM us.
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SikhMilitaryFoundation retweeted
A Sikh Maxim Gun Squad , 1914 - Antique Postcard
ramblingsofasikh.co.uk/produ…
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Spot the Sikh OCdt. A legacy since 1887—Prince Victor Duleep Singh entered @RMASandhurst by royal dispensation and commissioned into the 1st Royal Dragoons in 1888. #BritishArmy #Sikh #Sandhurst
Feb 10
This photograph shows a squad marching to the gymnasium at Sandhurst in 1932. Nearly a century later, Officer Cadets still march the same grounds to the gym, though in a very different uniform!
What do you think should the Academy bring these kits back? #servetolead #RMAS
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Sig Singh is running the Battersea Half Marathon in authentic 1914 Sikhs uniform and 10kg in honour of Sikh Soldiers of WW1 and raising funds for SMF. Please support and donate today!
justgiving.com/crowdfunding/…
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