Prime Minister Presented Sikh Soldier Portrait To Remember Service and Sacrifice of Indians During WW1 The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been presented with a special portrait of a Sikh soldier at an event in 10 Downing Street to celebrate the contribution of Sikhs to Britain during the occasion of Vaisakhi. The portrait was of […]

Artist Gifts Soldier Portrait To Charity Honouring Sikh Service During WW1 An artist from Shropshire has made a special gift to a UK Sikh military charity, after being inspired to draw a portrait of the Sikh soldier. Lisa Pitchford, who works from her studio in Ironbridge, was moved by the stories of service and sacrifice […]

The Prime Minister has today, 23 September, recognised Jay Singh-Sohal, from Royal Sutton Coldfield, for his exceptional service commemorating Sikh contributions to the British Armed Forces. Jay led the successful campaign to create the UK’s only memorial to the more than 120,000 Sikh soldiers who fought during the First World War. Jay, who is an […]

It was with deep sadness that we heard the news of the death of Viscount Slim II. The Viscount was a friend and supporter of our work, and gave a rare interview to our team (image left with filmmaker Capt. Jay Singh-Sohal) for the docu-drama “Saragarhi: The True Story”. Born in India in 1927, John […]

The Commander of the Army in the West Midlands has met with leaders of the Sikh community in Smethwick where they put pen to paper to sign the Armed Forces Covenant, formally recognising the strong ties between the Sikh community and the Armed Forces. Brigadier Richard Carter, Commander HQ 11th Signal and West Midlands Brigade, […]

From London District British Army Facebook page SARAGARHI DAY IN SOUTHALL THRILLS AND INSPIRES WITH DANCE, DRAMA AND REAL LIFE SUCCESS STORIES The Public thronged to witness colourful displays and moving dramas at a spectacular interactive event at Southall Army Reserve Centre held to commemorate one of the proudest days in Sikh history, the Battle […]

As the school year begins, a new education resource for teachers based around an epic British Indian frontier battle is being published in the UK, to ensure the historic contribution made by Sikhs fighting for Britain is taught in classrooms. “Saragarhi: Sikhs and their contribution to Britain” has been developed with school teachers and educators […]

We believe it’s very important to teach children about the historic contribution Sikhs made fighting for Britain, and we know you feel the same. You often tell us there’s a lack of school resources and that is why teachers are not able to do so. Not any more! As we prepare to mark Saragarhi Day […]

British Armed Forces Sikhs have attended the launch of the Legacy of Valour exhibition at Khalsa Primary School Slough. Here they are alongside local MP Tan Dhesi.  

Congratulations to Punjab Restaurant Covent Garden for signing the Armed Forces Covenant alongside MOD representative Commodore Duncan Lamb. They’ve supported us at our events and commemorations including Saragarhi and WW1 Sikh Memorial with catering. Thanks for all you do!