Parkash Singh
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For the Punjab Chief Minister, see Parkash Singh Badal.
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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Born | (1913-03-31)31 March 1913 Lyallpur District, British India |
Died | 23 March 1991(1991-03-23) (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)[1] |
Unit | 8th Punjab Regiment Sikh Regiment |
Battles/wars | Waziristan Campaign World War II |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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