Ishar Singh

Not to be confused with Havildar Ishar Singh of the Battle of Saragarhi.

For other people named Ishar Singh, see Ishar Singh (disambiguation).
Captain

Ishar Singh

VC, OBI
Captain Ishar Singh
Born(1896-12-30)30 December 1896
Jhorran, Ludhiana
Died2 December 1963(1963-12-02) (aged 67)
Nainwa, Bundi district, Rajasthan
Allegiance British India
Branch British Indian Army
Service years1914-1945
RankCaptain
Unit28th Punjabis
Conflicts
Awards Victoria Cross
Order of British India

Sardar Bahadur Captain Ishar Singh VC, OBI (30 December 1895 – 2 December 1963) was a soldier in the British Indian Army and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Born at Nainwa, he was the first Sikh to receive the Victoria Cross.

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