Sikhs in the British Army

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Some images of Sikh soldiers from the world wars and before. Approximately 170,000 Sikhs lost their lives fighting alongside the allies in the two world wars.

Sikh regiments under Great Britain, India and the UN have served all over the world including Germany, France, Flanders, South Africa, Malaya, Afghanistan, Neuve Chappelle, Somme, China & Hong Kong, Burma, Abyssinia, North Africa, Jerusalem, Malta (British Army), Congo (India\UN), Lebanon (India\UNIFIL).

The Sikhs represent a proud martial tradition of 300+ years, decorated with 15+ Victoria Crosses and innumerable other unit citations and battle honours. They continue to serve in the Indian Army, the British Army, the US Army and the Canadian Forces.

Their war cry: "Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal' [God is Truth].

Music: "Scotland the Brave" performed by 6th Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkha Rifles Pipes and Band (now 2 BN Royal Gurkha Rifles Shorncliffe)