They died for all free men



Digitised Book 216.73.216.191 (0)

2003

They died for all free men

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This book is a dedication to the memory of the brave Sikh soldiers who died during World War II defending Malaya. The first part of the publication contains articles on Sikh religion and culture, and the history of how the Sikhs became involved with the British army. The second part details Sikh involvement in the defence of Malaya against Japan during the Second World War.

Subjects

India. Army World War, 1939-1945--Registers of dead--Singapore World War, 1939-1945--Registers of dead--India Soldiers' monument--Singapore Sikhism Sikhs--Singapore

Categories

Politics and Government Heritage and Culture 1942-1945 Japanese occupation

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Title
They died for all free men
Creators
Subject
  • India. Army
  • World War, 1939-1945--Registers of dead--Singapore
  • World War, 1939-1945--Registers of dead--India
  • Soldiers' monument--Singapore
  • Sikhism
  • Sikhs--Singapore
Publisher
  • Sikh Missionary Society Malaya, 2003
  • National Library Board Singapore, 2003
Contributors
  • Surjan Singh
  • Sikh Missionary Society
  • Singapore. National Heritage Board
Digital Description
application/pdf, ill. (some col.)
Provenance
Table of Contents
  • Background to the martial spirit of Sikh soldiers. 1. I should die fighting on the battlefield -– 2. The song of the Khalsa -– 3. The Sikhs - some aspects of their religion & beliefs -– 4. The five seats of Sikh authority – Takhts –- 5. Map of Punjab: during the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh –- 6. Sikhs and their contributions to the development of Singapore –- 7. Martial spirit in Sikhs and the role played by Sikh gurus -– 8. The breath merges in the air –- 9. The Anglo-Sikh Wars (1839-1849) - a brief history –- 10. Recruitment of Sikhs in the British Army -– 11. Poem - Bharavi Na Cheirh -- 12 Martyrs & first Sikh Victoria Cross sold at an auction –- 13. Indomitable spirit of Sikh soldiers –- 14. A legacy of bravery, courage and unflinching loyalty –- 15. Battle of Saragarhi 1897 –- pt. Two: The Japanese attack of Malaya & a list of names of Sikh soldiers -– 16. The Japanese attack of Malaya –- 17. Reminiscence: lighter side of war –- 18. Instrument of Japanese surrender –- 19. Names of Sikh soldiers on the roll of honour at Kranji War Memorial -– 20. Indian regiments and corps showing their position on the Memorial at Kranji War Memorial, Singapore -– 21. Dates the soldiers fell -– 22. Number of Sikhs from the various Indian regiments -– 23. Number of Sikhs from the various cities, towns and villages in Punjab –- 24. No way to honour the brave -– 25. Nishaan -– 26. Acknowledgements.
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Copyright
  • All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2009.