Subadar RAM SWARUP SINGH

The citation in the London Gazette of 8th February, 1945, gives the following details: In Burma on 25th October, 1944, two platoons of the 1st Punjab Regiment were ordered to attack an enemy position. This was defended by a large force of fresh Japanese troops and every approach was covered by machine-guns. Subadar Ram Swarup Singh's platoon charged the position and the enemy fled, suffering casualties in their retreat. Subadar Ram Swarup Singh led a bayonet charge against a strong counter-attack, killing four of the enemy himself and checking the rest. Although badly wounded he went on again shouting encouragement to his men till finally he was mortally wounded by machine-gun fire. It would be difficult to find a finer example of cool bravery, leadership and determination. His action had a profound effect on the rest of the company, and when volunteers were called for to bring in his body, under the heaviest fire, the entire company responded. Subadar Ram Swarup Singh's gallantry will inspire the Regiment for all time.