| Ram Sarup Singh | |
|---|---|
Victoria Cross Medal |
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| Born | 12 April 1912 |
| Died | 25 October 1944 (aged 32) Kennedy Peak, Burma (now Myanmar) |
| Allegiance | British India |
| Service/branch | British Indian Army |
| Rank | Acting Subadar |
| Unit | 1st Punjab Regiment |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Ram Sarup Singh VC (12 April 1912 – 25 October 1944) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.[1]
He was 25 years old, and an Acting Subadar in the 2nd Battlion, 1st Punjab Regiment, in the British Indian Army when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 25 October 1944 at Kennedy Peak in the Tiddim area, Burma (now Myanmar), two platoons were ordered to attack a strong Japanese position. The platoon commanded by Subadar Singh attained its objective and although Singh was wounded in both legs he insisted on carrying on. Later, the enemy's counter-attack was halted by Subadar Singh's dashing counter-charge in which he killed four of the enemy himself. He was again wounded, but continued to lead his men, killing two more of the enemy, until he was mortally wounded.