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Lance Naik Charan Singh : 100th Birth Anniversary

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Lance Naik Charan Singh : 100th Birth Anniversary

Lance Naik Charan Singh (retired), a brave World War II veteran, recently celebrated his 100th birthday.

  • The Indian Army honored him with a special ceremony at his home in Himachal Pradesh, recognizing his long and dedicated service.
  • Charan Singh was born on September 7, 1924. At the age of 18, during the height of World War II, he enlisted in the Indian Army on August 26, 1942, at the Firozepur Cantonment.
  • His military career began when India was actively involved in supporting the Allied forces in the war.
  • He served in the Army Service Corps for 17 years, including during the Second World War. His work took him to places like Singapore, Lahore, and finally Yol Cantonment in Himachal Pradesh, where he concluded his military service.
  • During his service, Charan Singh was honored with several awards for his bravery and dedication, including the Burma Star Award for his role in the Burma campaign and the Indian Independence Medal.
  • After 17 years of service, Singh retired from the Indian Army on May 17, 1959.

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