Naik (Corporal) Gian Singh VC 15th Punjab Regiment Naik Gian Singh was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery in Burma on 2nd March 1945. On that day the Japanese were strongly entrenched in fox-holes on the Kame-Myingyan Road. Naik Singh was in command of the leading section of one of the platoons that was ordered to attack the Japanese positions. On seeing the enemy troops some twenty yards ahead, Naik Singh requested covering fire and then rushed forward to attack enemy fox-holes. Despite being wounded, he continued with his attack and killed several of the enemy. He then attacked an enemy anti-tank gun which he captured after killing the crew. His bravery inspired his men and they were able to successfully capture all the enemy positions. We Were There - Naik (Corporal) Gian Singh VC 15th Punjab Regiment
Here's a little more ..... Naik Gian Singh, Victoria Cross (VC) (1915-1996) Gian Singh was born in Sahabpur Village in the Punjab and served with the 15th Punjab Regiment. In Burma on 2nd March 1945 his company was advancing between Kamya and Myingyan when they came under heavy fire. He launched a single handed attack against the Japanese and despite being wounded in the arm he continued throwing grenades and attacking enemy foxholes. On 16th October 1945, he was awarded the Victoria Cross by King George VI at Buckingham Palace. Singh continued to serve in the Indian Army until his retirement. He died in 1996.
Good thread. That guy was a hero, what a gutsy thing he did. I googled Talalla brothers and found loads try it.
