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Maj.Dal Singh Virdee MBE, sharing my military story 📖 All views are my own. @britisharmy @sikhmilitaryfdn #HarMehdanFateh
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Reflecting this morning as I walk into work as a Major. Never limit yourself. As a young
#Sikh
boy from West London I thought this was the highest I could ever dream of achieving. You can unlock your potential in the
@britisharmy
#grateful
#belonging
#confidence
#BritishArmy
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So this happened today! Whilst I wasnt able to legally get married in RMAS, I was still able to mark an important stage in my life in a military fashion. Big thank you to everyone who made this happen!👰🏽♀️👳🏽♂️
#Sandhurst
#BritishArmy
#Sikh
#belonging
#inclusion
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2022 has been an amazing year and to find out I have been recognised on HM New Years honours list is humbling. Simply put, I tried to make the change I wanted to see. Take ownership,work from the heart make a difference.Thank you,as always more to come🫡
#britisharmy
#sikh
#MBE
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Grateful to lay a wreath today at the Cenotaph, representing the British Indian Army contribution to the great wars.
#WeWillRememberThem
#Sikh
#BritishArmy
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Grateful to have been able to add a military touch to my Sikh wedding⚔️🫡
#sikh
#wedding
#Diversity
#inclusion
#BritishArmy
#belonging
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Grateful to share this day with my Grandad and family! Thank you to all those who have supported my journey, as always more to come! 🫡🧿
#BritishArmy
#Sikh
#Windsor
#MBE
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Lost a legend yesterday, truly mans best friend! Thank you for all the unconditional love and laughter, rest easy now Tyson Singh 2011-2023🕊
#dog
#akita
#sikh
#BritishArmy
🐶🤍👳🏾♂️
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A huge honour, to be selected to read the exhortation at the 96th anniversary of the Menin Gate ceremony. No ordinary job 🫡
#BritishArmy
#MeninGate
#Sikh
#wewillrememberthem
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Grateful for the opportunity to re establish the
@1914_Sikhs
re-enactment marching troop. Remembering the service and sacrifice of the many thousands of Sikhs who fought, injured and died during the Great Wars
#sikh
#BritishArmy
#1914Sikhs
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Remembering the epic saga of Saraghari today in Wednsfield alongside the community and Armed forces. 21 Sikhs faced overwhelming odds fighting to the last man, upholding the values of the Sikh faith.
#saraghari
#sikh
#britisharmy
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No ordinary job, was great to join the
@DefenceSikhNW
at the Vaisakhi at No 10. Sikhs play crucial roles across UK society, from business to the armed forces, thankful as always to call this my home 🇬🇧
#britisharmy
#sikh
#British
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Grateful for the opportunity to pay my respects at multiple memorials last week in France and Belgium, especially this memorial to Maj J Woods of the Indian Medical Services
@ArmyMedServices
#Sikh
#BritishArmy
#RAMC
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Standing with Giants, it is on their broad shoulders I serve proudly wearing my turban👳🏾♂️🫡
#sikh
#britisharmy
#RemembranceDay
#WeWillRememberThem
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Grateful to lay a wreath on behalf of
@SikhMilitaryFdn
and the
@BritishArmy
at the Chattri Memorial today in
#brighton
Remembering those soldiers from the Indian sub-continent who fought and died for the freedoms we enjoy today. We will remember them🌹
#sikh
#soldier
#BritishArmy
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Remembering the ending of the Battle of Monte Cassino today. Sikhs in the Indian division played a significant role with many accounts of bravery and valor demonstrated on the battlefield. Lest we Forget🌹
#Sikh
#BritishArmy
#italy
#montecassino
On this day 80 years ago, the Battle of Monte Cassino finally ended after 4 months of fighting. The Allied victory paved the way for the liberation of Rome days later.
This weekend we remember those who served in the Italian campaign and fought for the freedoms we enjoy today.
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Remembering all those who fought in the Battle for Monte Cassino, Italy. I was fortunate to visit last year, the sites where many soldiers of the many Indian Divisions fought and died during this multi-national campaign🙏🏽🫡
#Sikh
#BritishArmy
#Italy
#MonteCassino
Today marks the 79th Anniversary of the Battle for Monte Cassino. Thank you to the UK contingent at
@JFC_Naples
and Madre Jules for a beautiful service
@CWGC
Cassino
#NeverForget
#Remembrance
🌺🙏🇬🇧
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Thank you Grandad🤍🕊️, lived an amazing life, forever grateful for all the love and support. He was super proud of my Army service and even kept a small uniformed picture of me in his wallet to show people wherever he went 🫡
#grandad
#Army
#life
Grateful to share this day with my Grandad and family! Thank you to all those who have supported my journey, as always more to come! 🫡🧿
#BritishArmy
#Sikh
#Windsor
#MBE
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Professional throughout well done all those involved in the
#Coronation
parade, made extra special seeing a Sikh from the
@scots_guards
representing the long and proud history of Sikh service
#Sikh
#BritishArmy
#belonging
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An honour to pay our last respects to Sgt Dogar
#Singh
who served during
#WW2
we will remember them.
#Sikh
#worldwarII
#skinnerhorse
#BritishArmy
#Belonging
@DefenceSikhNW
@PoppyLegion
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Serving the nation, embodying Sikh values - a legacy of sacrifice and service.
#SikhWarriorLegacy
#ServingwithFaith
#Sikh
#BritishArmy
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Historic, had an epic time with the
@DefenceSikhNW
and
@SikhMilitaryFdn
conducting a battlefield tour of France and Belgium. Remembering the shared sacrifice of so many, We will remember them
#BritishArmy
#Sikh
#WW1
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Looking forward to starting my new role tomorrow in HQ Home Command
#Sikh
#BritishArmy
#Belonging
#Major
#promotion
#crown
#medic
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Best wishes to all of humanity on the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh faith. Blessed to have visted and performed Kirtan at Nankana Sahib🙏🏽 No ordinary job🫡
#Sikh
#GuruNanak
#Gurpurab2023
#BritishArmy
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Blessed after what feel like a long time to participate in the
#Southall
Nagar Kirtan today, in celebration of Vaisakhi 🙏🏽 Made extra special that it is my home town, representing the long and proud history of
#Sikh
military service⚔️
#BritishArmy
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#AnzacDay
is commemorated every year to mark the landing of Australian and New Zealand (Anzac) troops on Gallipoli in 1915. Many Sikhs paid the ultimate sacrifice in Gallipoli too, including 80% of the soldiers of a single Sikh battalion.
#Sikh
#Gallipoli
#AnzacDay2024
#ANZAC
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Grateful to meet the legendary Panjabi Singer
@SufiSartaaj
at the Sikh Games last night, never an ordinary day in uniform
#BritishArmy
#Sikh
#Panjab
#sartaj
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Great day spent at
@RMASandhurst
Commandants parade! Brought back memories of my time spent at the academy. Here is a major throwback to 24yo 2Lt Singh-Virdee with two proud parents!
#BritishArmy
#belonging
#Sikh
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Remembering all those who served,
#DDay80
was a key moment in the Second World War. 1944 also saw people from across the commonwealth fight important battles all over the world, from Monte Cassino in Italy to Burma and Northern India.
#wewillremberthem
#sikh
#britisharmy
D-Day was a major effort of international collaboration, starting with the British and Canadian paratroopers who were the first Allied troops to land in France.
80 years later, paratroopers from 🇬🇧 🇧🇪 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 jumped into Normandy to honour their predecessors.
#DDay80
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What a way to finish the week! My transfer to become a Medical Support Officer (MSO) was accepted!💪🏽 Looking forward to the new challenges and growth
#RAMC
#Medic
#BritishArmy
#Belonging
#HarMehdanFateh
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#newprofilepic
for the
@britisharmy
#Sikh
Dress Guide being published soon! Aimed to REINFORCE dress policy, INFORM the Chain of Command and SUPPORT serving Sikhs. Plan to create a similar product for other communities too!
#BritishArmy
#inclusionmatters
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Was great to get out the office and tab alongside the soldiers at the annual
@DefenceSikhNW
Akaand Paat raising funds for the
@ArmyBenFund
🏃🏽♂️🪯🫡
#BritishArmy
#Sikh
#running
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A student once again! This time studying a PhD by Research
@CranfieldUni
into the longstanding issue of the General Service Respirator & diversity of people. Grateful to the
@BritishArmy
for supporting this endevour🫡
#BritishArmy
#sikh
#research
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Congratulations Sikh Regiment for being awarded best marching troop at the Indian Republic Day Parade🙌🏽🎉
#Sikh
#SikhRegiment
#IndianArmy
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Amazing image of the first
#Sikh
to join the
@BritishArmy
post 1947. His son is still serving today Maj Makand Singh
#RLC
#aldershot
#britisharmy
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#wewillrememberthem
Honoured to spend remembrance this year with WW2 veteran Duffedar Hussain who fought in many theatres of war including Monte Casino, Italy
#lestweforget
#BritishArmy
#Sikh
#Commonwealth
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Remembering the 21 Sikhs of Saraghari. On this day 21 soldiers of the 36th Sikh Regiment fought to the last man. Exemplifying the values of courage, discipline and selfless commitment. Grateful to have visited the battle site and erect a memorial in their memory
#Sikh
#Saraghari
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Grateful to be selected as a finalist
@SoldierOnAwards
Owning problems and working to deliver their solutions for the benefit of all, is the simple yet difficult strategy I try to implement in my life.
#britisharmy
#sikh
#Inclusion
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A unique moment, a Sikh soldier from the
@BritishArmy
playing the nagara (war drum) at the Nagar Kirtan today in
#Southall
in celebration of Vaisakhi
@sgsssouthall
@DefenceSikhNW
#Sikh
#BritishArmy
#drum
#defence
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Lions in battle, saints at heart - Sikh soilders leading by example.
#ServingwithFaith
#Sikh
#BritishArmy
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Great to catchup with Capt Ami Singh from the
@AustralianArmy
talking about our shared experiences of being
#sikh
and serving in the
#Army
look forward to a collab video coming soon!
#teamwork
#Australia
#Allies
#BritishArmy
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So many hidden treasures to discover across
@RMASandhurst
,came across this collection of badges from the British Indian Army today, which include Sikh and Panjab Regiments👳🏾♂️
#sikh
#history
#BritishArmy
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What an epic day, made history the first ever Holla Mahalla shooting competition in the
@BritishArmy
alongside the
@DefenceSikhNW
#hollamahalla
#Sikh
#BritishArmy
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Great to talk with the
@BritishArmy
RACE advocate Maj Gen
@AlastairBruce_
today at the Def Academy. Gave him a copy of the Armed Forces Sikh Dress Guide Series, showcasing how Staff Networks can actively support our people!
#DiversityandInclusion
#BritishArmy
#Sikh
#teamwork
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Knock Knock🚪
Grateful to represent the Army today at the
@number10gov
Vaisakhi event.
No ordinary job🫡
#BritishArmy
#sikh
#grateful
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@Marinetimes
Great to hear, in UK armed forces we tie a turban which is the colour/design equivalent to our colleagues. Lt Toor should wear a marines camo patterned turban.
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We will remember them. Despite the challenges of
#COVID
it is important we remember those who came before us and fought for the freedoms we enjoy today
#Sikh
#Soldier
#Brighton
#BritishArmy
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Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffen.
#Sikh
#BritishArmy
#courage
#leadership
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Thank you to everyone who has supported me in this journey so far! Grateful for the lessons and values picked up along the way. Much more to do, see and learn!
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Great to see LH Grewal on the
@BBCiPlayer
#VJDay75
show, his grandfather fought during the
#burma
campaign
@DefenceSikhNW
@PoppyLegion
@RoyalNavy
#sikh
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A career highlight, yesterday we launched of the
@DefenceSikhNW
tactical Nitnem Gutka (Sikh Prayer Book). This is a tradition last seen over 100 years ago during WW1.
#sikhs
in
@DefenceHQ
will now provided for in their faith wherever they serve🙏🏽
#inclusion
#faith
#prayer
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Wishing all a Happy
#Vaisakhi
on this day in 1699 the 10th Sikh Master created the Khalsa fighting oppression and defending all - As ever, I try to live by the values of the Panj Pyare - Compassion, Courage, Righteousness, Determination and Leadership
#khalsa
#Sikh
#BritishArmy
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#AnzacDay
is commemorated every year to mark the landing of Australian and New Zealand (Anzac) troops on Gallipoli in 1915. Many Sikhs paid the ultimate sacrifice on Gallipoli too, including 80% of the soldiers of a single Sikh battalion.
#Sikh
#Gallipoli
#AnzacDay2021
#ANZAC
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Grateful for the opportunity to lead a
@DefenceSikhNW
team to the site of the legendary battle of Saragarhi in KPK region of Pakistan and erect a memorial on the site using stones from the old fort✊🏽
@BritishArmy
@SikhChampion
#sikh
#BritishArmy
#Saragarhi
#Pakistan
#History
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Then and Now
Sikhs in the
@BritishArmy
connecting to their military forebares through shared practices⏳
#tugofwar
#BritishArmy
#Sikhs
#determination
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“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
#stoicism
#sikh
#BritishArmy
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A privilege to support the launch of the
#gurdwaraforsurrey
campaign. A Gurdwara in
#Camberley
will serve the faith needs of the Armed Forces
#Sikh
community
#BritishArmy
#Military
#Faith
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Had a great time presenting my lived experience as an Officer to the
@britisharmy
Potential Officers Professional Development Course. Part of their training in cultural awareness and teamwork they visit a Gurdwara, Mandir and Mosque. No day is ever the same!🫡
#BritishArmy
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“People are the Army”, great time at the Army People’s Conference 21 hearing about the future solider of the
@BritishArmy
#BritishArmy
#inclusion
#future
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Watched a classic over the weekend with the family “Bedknobs and Broomsticks”, totally forgot about this scene of Sikh Soldiers! Dancing was questionable but just goes to show how iconic the turbaned soldier was during WW2
#Sikh
#Soldier
#BritishArmy
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Got me the new tactical velcro
@DefenceSikhNW
patch for my military gear!
#Sikh
#BritishArmy
#Khanda
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Favourite meme! What I love about the
@BritishArmy
is the banter!😂
@ArmyMedServices
#Sikh
#ArmyMedic
#BritishArmy
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Had a great time today at my niece’s nursery
@YateleyManorSch
informing the children about
#Vaisakhi
and even tying a few turbans!👳🏽♂️
#diversityinclusion
#sikh
#Awareness
#turbanday
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An honour to pay my respects at the grave of the last Maharaja of the Lahore Darbar and Sikh Empire, Maharaja Duleep Singh today in Thetford
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Great to meet Simran Singh in London who recently retrieved a saroop of Guru Granth Sahib Ji from Odessa, Ukraine 🙏🏽 amazing seva
@PritpalBhullar
@unitedsikhs
#Sikh
#seva
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For those that think reports of racism in the UK are overblown; this morning, my father, whilst collecting post from our letterbox, was hurled racial abuse without provocation. As his son, a British Army Officer, should I really need worry about his safety on our own doorstep?
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Did you know there was a tribal class destroyer that saw action in WW2 called HMS Sikh!?🤯
@RoyalNavy
#Sikh
#WW2
#Navy
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On a battlefield study in Cassino Italy and came across this headstone in memory of Sep Jagir Singh 12th Frontier Force. They gave their today for our tomorrow.
#LestWeForget
#Sikh
#WW2
#belonging
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Grateful to have started my ICSC journey
@DefAcUK
, receiving world class leadership and management education in order to better serve those around me
#BritishArmy
#Sikh
#leadership
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New skype photo!📸
#sikh
#sikhsolider
#singh
#punjabi
#medic
#BritshArmy
@ArmyMedServices
@Sec_RAMC_Assoc
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Connecting with the strength training practices of my forefathers
#mudgal
#sikh
#Panjab
#BritishArmy
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Remembering the short but special visit to Panja Sahib Gurdwara in Hassan Abdal, Pakistan🇵🇰 the local people were so welcoming! No other career I have had has supported me in my faith like this✊🏽
@BritishArmy
#diversity
#BritishArmy
#belonging
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Great day spent with
@SikhPA
and Bhudda Dal exchanging military knowledge and practice. Cant wait to release the video we made together for Holla Mahalla
#Sikh
#Soldier
#BritishArmy
@DefenceSikhNW
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Sharing cultural Panjabi sweets at my unit
#OpTeamwork
all stop day for “kushi- happiness”, The culture of the
@BritishArmy
is diverse and I am grateful I can share my culture and traditions in the workplace!
#BritishArmy
#panjabi
#sikh
#inclusion
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Throwback to commemorating
#chabeelday
in the
@BritishArmy
remembering the sacrifice of Guru Arjan Dev Ji Maharaj and spreading awareness of the Sikh faith across the HQ
#inclusion
#Sikh
#BritishArmy
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Great time today at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for Diwali. Spoke with the personable
@mariabyford
about the importance of
#DiversityandInclusion
and role networks play!
#StrongerTogether
@RAF_BAME
@Army_MCN
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Well done to all involved in producing the
#SaraghariDay
virtual event 2020! Despite the challenges of
#COVID19
we remained adaptable and were able to continue our comemoration of the 21 brave
#Sikhs
of
#Saraghari
@BritishArmy
@DefenceSikhNW
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Not everyday you meet a Victoria Cross holder
@johnsonbeharry
🫡 What makes it even special is when you get to know the person behind medal. Grateful to have had the opportunity to be on the Defence Communicators Course, more to come!📷
#britisharmy
#faillearnwin
#communicator
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Remembering the service an sacrifice of all the brave allied servicemen and women who served in the Second World War, securing the freedoms we enjoy today🙏🏽🫡
#VEDay
#Sikh
#BritishArmy
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Remembering Bhai Jagraj Singh Ji, One of the most influencial Sikhs of the modern day, he too was a
@BritishArmy
Officer. His leadership and vision continues on.
#sikh
@everythings_13
@SikhPA
@DefenceSikhNW
Today, members of the DSN remember Bhai Jagraj Singh on the 4th anniversary of his untimely death.
He was an ex-British Army Officer and avid supporter of Sikhs in Defence; we are joining the sangat in commemorating his life and service to the panth 🙏🏽
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The 14thArmy was one of the most diverse formations ever assembled
#WW2
#strengthindiversity
#VJDay75
#DiversityandInclusion
#Sikh
#WeWillRememberThem
@PoppyLegion
@Nat_Mem_Arb
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Remembering the 21 Sikhs of Saraghari. On this day 21 soldiers of the 36th Sikh Regiment fought to the last man. Exemplifying the values of courage, discipline and selfless commitment.
#sikh
#history
#saraghari
#BritishArmy
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Looking forward to the
#VJDay75
commemorations at the
@Nat_Mem_Arb
representing
#Sikhs
past an present 🙏🏽
#Sikh
#BritishArmy
#officer
@ArmyMedServices
@DefenceSikhNW
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Great day spent engaging with the community at the Parkash Samagam in West London!☀️Last two years had been cancelled due to
#COVID
so was extra special to see familiar faces and talk about the
@DefenceSikhNW
@BritishArmy
#sikh
#military
#defence
#BritishArmy
#grateful
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Humbled to be presented a commander’s coin by GOC Home Command Lt Gen
@UrchTyrone
#BritishArmy
#Sikh
#SikhSoldier
#Army
#belonging
#family
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Big thank you
@AvtarBahra
@TejpalRalmill
for organising a wonderful exhibition showcasing the amazing history of the Sikh Pioneer Regiment & more! So much history & stories to discover, that inspire me daily to serve in the
@BritishArmy
today.
#britisharmy
#sikh
#TogetherStronger
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Thank you to
@PoppyLegion
for providing a standard bearer and
@SurreyACF
for providing a bugler for Sgt Singh’s funeral this morning the family really appreciated the send off
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Blessed to celebrate Holla Mahalla (Sikh Military Festival) with the community today in Gravesend🙏🏽🔵
#HollaMahalla
#Sikh
#BritishArmy
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Great to see the
@DefenceSikhNW
featured in
@thetimes
newspaper! It is one of the biggest honours of my life to represent my community and its proud military tradition in
@DefenceHQ
today!
#Sikh
#Defence
#BritishArmy
#Soldier
#SikhCommunity
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