Parkash Singh
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.
Parkash Singh | |
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Havildar Parkash Singh, VC, 8th Punjab Regiment. | |
| Born | 31 March 1913 Lyallpur District, British India |
| Died | 23 March 1991 (aged 77) Ealing, London |
| Allegiance | British India India |
| Service/ | British Indian Army (1936-1947) Indian Army (1947-1968) |
| Years of service | 1936-1968 |
| Rank | Jemadar (British Indian Army) Major (Indian Army) |
| Service number | 14696 (enlisted) SS-14772 (short-service commission) IC-6070 (regular commission) |
| Unit | 8th Punjab Regiment Sikh Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Waziristan Campaign World War II |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
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