India: Raksha Medal 1965 (4437103 L-Nk Karam Singh)

Important: The recipients unique Indian Army number is in the block allocated to Sikh Light Infantry

For service during the Indo-Pak War of 1965

Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the appointment of Lance-Naik (Lance-Corporal) while serving with the Sikh Light Infantry, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army

Awarded to all armed forces personnel serving in the Indian Armed Forces during the period of the Indo-Pak War of 1965

The Sikh Light Infantry is a light infantry regiment of the Indian Army. The regiment was instituted in 1944, at which time it was bestowed the traditions and lineage of the predecessor 23rd, 32nd and 34th Royal Sikh Pioneers of the British Indian Army. The regiment recruits from amongst the Sikh community of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana states of India. The regimental motto is "Deg Tegh Fateh", meaning "prosperity in peace and victory in war". The motto has great significance with the tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh, with whom the Mazhabi community is very closely associated, Guru Gobind Singh named them mazhabhi as in faithful for their dedication to do good. The regiment's cap badge is a chakram or quoit, with a mounted kirpan. The insignia was designed to honour the Mazhabi community's Akali Nihang ancestry

Condition: GVF

Code: 20977