During WW1, Sikhs made up 20% of the British Indian Army in action, despite being just 1% of the Indian population at the time. It’s estimated that over 74,000 Sikhs sacrificed their lives fighting for the British
Seeing @behindthenetra performing last night @RoyalAlbertHall for Remembrance Festival is a reminder to the world that those sacrifices hold equal importance to the many others who did the same. Well done Jaspreet, this will forever be a moment for us ♥️
#RemembranceSunday
#RemembranceSunday
On this Rememberance Day, my family and I reflect on how this impacted us. My husband’s maternal grandad joined the British Army in 1922, at just 18 years old.
Surain Singh Sidhu was awarded an OBE for his commitment and dedication to his work.
#RemembranceDay
Surain Singh Sidhu was awarded an OBE for his commitment and dedication to his work.
#RemembranceDay
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