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Ishar Singh — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003310 of 4480

Indian Army#16of 82

Infantry#417of 1502

World War I#385of 928

First Waziristan Campaign#1of 3

World War II#486of 924

Ishar Singh

Captain, Indian Army

World War IFirst Waziristan CampaignWorld War II

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Sardar Bahadur Captain Ishar Singh was a distinguished soldier in the British Indian Army and holds the historic distinction of being the first Sikh to receive the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Born in Nainwa, Punjab, he served with great distinction during his military career. He eventually achieved the rank of Captain and was also admitted to the prestigious Order of British India, earning the title of Sardar Bahadur.

His pioneering bravery and dedicated service in the British Indian Army made him a celebrated figure in military history, paving the way for future Sikh servicemen in the Commonwealth forces.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts