Many years have passed since the 1939-45 war against German and Japan.
At times, we recall the happenings that took place during these years. It was a time when members of the Commonwealth came together to offer their soldiers and airmen to help us defeat the enemy.
Men from India, Pakistan, the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand others stood alongside British soldiers and airmen fighting the enemy.
I must mention the bravery of the Sikh soldiers, who fought in Burma, in thick mud and driving rain, yet drove the Japanese army back and later celebrated victory.
Now, here in England, it is pleasing to know that those who stood by us during the war, were able to settle here with their families – a small way to thank them for coming to our aid in 1939.
The men who made this effort to join us in the fight against Japan and Germany would have passed on, but their families can be proud of the men who did so.
I was on a hospital ship and I always found injured men from the Sikh community never complained of their injuries. Their religious teachings gave than the strength to get better, which many did.
The 47th and 123rd Indian Brigade were involved in the fighting in Burma.
Mr M Patrick, Ibstock.
Read more: http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Sikhs-famed-courage/story-21315435-detail/story.html
At times, we recall the happenings that took place during these years. It was a time when members of the Commonwealth came together to offer their soldiers and airmen to help us defeat the enemy.
Men from India, Pakistan, the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand others stood alongside British soldiers and airmen fighting the enemy.
I must mention the bravery of the Sikh soldiers, who fought in Burma, in thick mud and driving rain, yet drove the Japanese army back and later celebrated victory.
Now, here in England, it is pleasing to know that those who stood by us during the war, were able to settle here with their families – a small way to thank them for coming to our aid in 1939.
The men who made this effort to join us in the fight against Japan and Germany would have passed on, but their families can be proud of the men who did so.
I was on a hospital ship and I always found injured men from the Sikh community never complained of their injuries. Their religious teachings gave than the strength to get better, which many did.
The 47th and 123rd Indian Brigade were involved in the fighting in Burma.
Mr M Patrick, Ibstock.
Read more: http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Sikhs-famed-courage/story-21315435-detail/story.html