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We remember Darwan Singh Negi
We remember Darwan Singh Negi
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1914
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6658359
1914
1914
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6658349
23rd November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Naik
1909
1/39th Royal Garhwal Rifles
Source:6658349
23rd November 1914
1950
dates
Age 63
Source:6658359
24th June 1950
service
British Army
Subadar
1/18th Royal Garhwal Rifles
Source:1098484
1950
death
Kafarteer Village, Chamoli Garwhal District
India
Source:6658356
Source:6658359
24th June 1950
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Darwan Singh Negi |
| Source | 6658359 |
| Last Name | Darwan Singh Negi |
| Source | 6658359 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1/18th Royal Garhwal Rifles | Subadar | |||
| British Army | 1909 | 1/39th Royal Garhwal Rifles | Naik |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross citation, the Edinburgh Gazette | Charlotte33 | |
| Wikipedia article on Darwan Sing Negi | Charlotte33 | |
| Page on Darwan Sing Negi | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Naik Darwan Singh Negi, VC, 1/39th Garhwal Rifles | Kalwinder56784 |
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