Ram Singh Thakuri

Captain

Ram Singh Thakur
Born(1914-08-15)15 August 1914
Khanyara, Dharamsala, Punjab Province, British India
(now in Himachal Pradesh, India)
Died15 April 2002(2002-04-15) (aged 87)
Bhaisakund, Uttar Pradesh, India
Allegiance British India
Azad Hind
India
Branch British Indian Army
Indian National Army
 Indian Army
Service years1942–1974
Rank Company Havildar Major
Unit 1st Gorkha Rifles
ConflictsKhyber-Pakhtunkhwa War
Awards King George VI Coronation Medal
SpousePremu Thakur
Other workBand Master

Ram Singh Thakur (15 August 1914 – 15 April 2002) was an Indian freedom fighter, musician and composer. He was an Indian Gorkha. He composed a number of patriotic songs including Qadam Qadam Badhaye Ja and Shubh Sukh Chain whilst serving in the Indian National Army.

Later in life, Captain Singh worked for the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and founded the Constabulary band.

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