Ishar Singh
Ishar Havildar Singh | |
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Captain Ishar Singh | |
| Born | 30 December 1896 Nainwa, Bundi State |
| Died | 2 December 1963 (aged 67) Nainwa, Bundi district, Rajasthan |
| Allegiance | British India |
| Service | British Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1914-1945 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 28th Punjabis |
| Battles / wars | First World War First Waziristan Campaign Second World War |
Sardar Bahadur Ishar Singh VC, OBI (30 December 1895 – 2 December 1963) was a soldier in the British Indian Army and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Born at Nainwa, he was the first Sikh to receive the Victoria Cross.