List of Sikh Soldiers - Other Notable Decorated Sikh Soldiers

Other Notable Decorated Sikh Soldiers

  • Uday Singh Taunque - awarded Purple Heart and Bronze Star, first ever Indian to die in Iraq War as part of US Army
  • Paul Singh Pabla - awarded Purple Heart
  • Kartar Singh Taunque- first ever air man of Royal Indian Force to be decorated for gallantry

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