Ram Sarup Singh

Ram Sarup Singh

Ram Sarup Singh VC (April 12, 1912 - October 25, 1944) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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He was 25 years old, and an Acting Subedar in the 2nd Bt., 1st Punjab Regiment, Indian Army during the Second World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 25 October 1944 at Kennedy Peak in the Tiddim area, Burma (now Myanmar), two platoons were ordered to attack a particularly strong enemy position. The platoon commanded by Subadar Ram Sarup Singh attained its objective, completely routing the enemy, and although the subadar was wounded in both legs he insisted on carrying on. Later, the enemy's fierce counter-attack was only halted by Subadar Ram Sarup Singh's dashing counter-charge in which he killed four of the enemy himself. He was again wounded, in the thigh, but continued to lead his men, killing two more of the enemy, until he was mortally wounded.

References

* [http://haynese.winthrop.edu/india/medals/VC/2RSSingh.html Ram Sarup Singh]


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