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We remember Darwan Sing Negi
We remember Darwan Sing Negi
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1902
enlistment
Source:9412197
4th March 1902
1914
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9412197
23rd November 1914
1914
service
Indian Army
Naik
1909
39th Garhwal Rifles
1st Battalion
Source:8528083
7th December 1914
service
Indian Army
Subedar
39th Garhwal Rifles
Source:8528083
1950
death
Kafarteer
India
Source:8528083
24th June 1950
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Darwan Sing |
| Initials | DS |
| Last Name | Negi, |
| Source | 8528083 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Army | 1909 | 39th Garhwal Rifles | 1st Battalion | Naik | |
| Indian Army | 39th Garhwal Rifles | Subedar |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
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Naik Darwan Singh Negi VCThe first Indian to win the Victoria Cross - Naik Darwan Singh NeThe first Indian to win the Victoria Cross - Naik Darwan Singh Negi, Festubert, France, November 1914. Illustration for Deeds That Thrill The Empire gi, Festubert, France, November 1914. Illustration for Deeds That Thrill The Empire - Lithograph by Allan Stewart
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Darwan Singh Negi VCNaik Darwan Singh Negi, VC, 1/39th Garhwal Rifles Darwan Singh Negi VC (November 1881 – 24 June 1950) was the second Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross.
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External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette | Trevor321 | |
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 | |
| Naik Darwan Singh Negi | Jonathan101862 | |
| Darwan Sing Negi | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Naik Darwan Singh Negi VC | Peter5151 | |
| Darwan Singh Negi VC | Peter5151 |
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