Parkash Singh

Parkash Singh
Havildar Parkash Singh, VC, 8th Punjab Regiment.
Born(1913-03-31)31 March 1913
Lyallpur District, British India
Died23 March 1991(1991-03-23) (aged 77)
Ealing, London
AllegianceBritish Raj British India
 India
Service / branch British Indian Army (1936-1947)
 Indian Army (1947-1968)
Years of service1936-1968
RankJemadar (British Indian Army)
Major (Indian Army)
Service number14696 (enlisted)
SS-14772 (short-service commission)
IC-6070 (regular commission)[1]
Unit8th Punjab Regiment
Sikh Regiment
Battles / wars
Awards Victoria Cross

Major Parkash Singh VC (31 March 1913 – 23 March 1991) was a Sikh 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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