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Rflmn Gabbar Singh Negi VC.

British Indian Army 2nd Btn. 39th Garhwal Rifles

from:Manjood, India

Gabar Singh Negi was born at Manjood village near Chamba Garhwal Uttarakhand. He joined the Garhwal Rifles in October 1913. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 10 March 1915 at Neuve Chapelle, France:

"During an attack on the German position Rifleman Gabar Singh Negi was one of a bayonet party with bombs who entered their main trench, and was the first man to go round each traverse, driving back the enemy until they were eventually forced to surrender. He was killed during this engagement."



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