Israel commemorates fallen WW-I Indian soldiers

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Israel commemorate fallen Indian soldiers of WW-I

Jerusalem: Israel today commemorated the sacrifice of Indian soldiers in the liberation of Haifa, the third-largest city in the country, during the First World War.

A ceremony to commemorate Indian soldiers was observed at the Haifa Cemetery.

Indian Ambassador to Israel H E Navtej Sarna and representatives from Haifa City Council, Israeli Ministry of Defence, Haifa Historical Society, representative of the Commonwealth Graves Commission, Defence Attaches from several countries and a host of other dignitaries attended the ceremony to.

Sarna underlined the important role played by the Indian soldiers during the First World War and thanked the Haifa Historical Society for recognising India's role in the war, An Indian Embassy statement said.

Britain entered the war on 4 Aug 1914 by sending an expeditionary force of four divisions to fight alongside the French. At this time the only regular forces available to the British were their own army and Indian Army. The Indian Army fought in all the major theatres where Britain was engaged.

Indian Army troops were deployed throughout the war for the defence of Suez Canal, operations in Gallipoli and for various campaigns in Africa including that of Kilimanjaro. At the Palestine and Syrian fronts they participated in the battles of Jerusalem, Gaza, Megido, Sharon and Hafia.

During the battle for Haifa in September 1918, the Indian troops exhibited exemplary cavalry skills and bravery in a successful cavalry charge which finally culminated in the liberation of Haifa, the statement said.

Captain Aman Singh Bahadur and Dafadar Jor Singh were awarded the Indian Order of Merit (IOM) and Captain Anop Singh and 2nd Lt Sagat Singh were awarded the Military Cross (MC) as recognition for their bravery in the battle.

A two-member delegation of the Indian Army led by Col MS Jodha, grandson of Captain Aman Singh Bahadur, has especially come from India to attend this ceremony.

 

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[Ishan]

Happy to Know About Israel's Gesture of Honoring Indian Troops

 

[Tayyab1796]

Guys i have had the opportunity of visiting maninggate arch in Belgium . There inscribed on the walls of the arch are names of countless soliders from united India who fought in the first world war and were 'missing' until this day . There were so many names and i really felt so moved inside thinking about all those soliders from united India who were 'missing' (presumed dead) in this land thousands of miles from their homes.

 

[notsuperstitious]

Guys i have had the opportunity of visiting maninggate arch in Belgium . There inscribed on the walls of the arch are names of countless soliders from united India who fought in the first world war and were 'missing' until this day . There were so many names and i really felt so moved inside thinking about all those soliders from united India who were 'missing' (presumed dead) in this land thousands of miles from their homes.

While walking randomly in Singapore I similarly came across the Indian National Army monument (destroyed by british, now a plaque). Since I did not know of its existence, I was moved too at the sudden discovery.

Then a few meters away I came across a bridge (cavenagh bridge)build by Indian prison inmates!!!

Around the same time they found grave of an India doctor from WW2 too

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/21087/lost-soldiers-grave-found-singapore.html

 

[somebozo]

These soldier were part of British Indian army. The British hired them as cheap gun considering their own blood too superior for the crown. It is painful to realise how much of Biritsh colonisation was enforced by direct exploitation of British-Indian soldiers of crown. These brave guns rightfully deserve appreciation for their gallantry.

Now Indian politicians are turning their country once again into hired gun..this time to their new colonial masters US of A.

 

[notsuperstitious]

Now Indian politicians are turning their country once again into hired gun..this time to their new colonial masters US of A.

Yes, Indian soldiers are dying daily fighting America's war

 

[Urbanized Greyhound]

Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die:
Into the valley of Death
--Lord Alfred Tennyson

never more true than in these places so far away from home.....R.I.P to these brave souls ....wherever they may be ......."found" or "unfound and forgotten".....

 

[Capt.Popeye]

Originally Posted by somebozo View Post
"Now Indian politicians are turning their country once again into hired gun..this time to their new colonial masters US of A."


Has India also joined in this "WOT business" ??

 

[su-47]

These soldier were part of British Indian army. The British hired them as cheap gun considering their own blood too superior for the crown. It is painful to realise how much of Biritsh colonisation was enforced by direct exploitation of British-Indian soldiers of crown. These brave guns rightfully deserve appreciation for their gallantry.

Now Indian politicians are turning their country once again into hired gun..this time to their new colonial masters US of A.

Damn, it was such a post till you put that part in red!

Are you sure its INDIANS who are participating in WoT on the behest of USA? Just check again

 

[black flame]

These soldier were part of British Indian army. The British hired them as cheap gun considering their own blood too superior for the crown. It is painful to realise how much of Biritsh colonisation was enforced by direct exploitation of British-Indian soldiers of crown. These brave guns rightfully deserve appreciation for their gallantry.

Now Indian politicians are turning their country once again into hired gun..this time to their new colonial masters US of A.

before 14 august 1947 there was no pakistan and the soldiers who fought the world war II under indian army banner live / lived in pakistan............ so it was ur cheap gun as well.............. u don't need a invitation to troll................ any thread and every thread u keep trolling....................
and guess who is talking about cheap hired gun and slaves of USA....... it is not us fighting our own people for the sake of USA war on terrorism and their Money

 

[FNFAL]

Indians distinguish themselves on every battlefield.

 

[anathema]

A very nice gesture ! Israelis are making all the right noises and approaches when it comes to India.

 

[Indian-Devil]

These soldier were part of British Indian army. The British hired them as cheap gun considering their own blood too superior for the crown. It is painful to realise how much of Biritsh colonisation was enforced by direct exploitation of British-Indian soldiers of crown. These brave guns rightfully deserve appreciation for their gallantry.

Now Indian politicians are turning their country once again into hired gun..this time to their new colonial masters US of A.

Please come out of ur day dreams, You should see the history who are continously working as "Hired Guns" and even killing own people and on top of it you are giving advice also for it??

 

[marcos98]

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