Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Jemadar

Unit:

5th Battalion (Duke of Connaught' s Own), 11th Sikh Regiment, British Indian Army

Awarded on:

December 1939

Citation:
"Awarded posthumously for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on Barrier Ridge on the 29th October 1939.
Jemadar Munsha Singh was in command of a platoon posted on the right flank of the position to prevent sniping at the Baggage train as it joined the main road from Anztalai Camp. His platoon and the two platoons on his left were heavily engaged by strong parties of the enemy which had crept up close to them in the thick. bushes which covered the hill side,
He led an attack on a party of some 15 enern.y vrhich were occupying at Sangar about 200 yards to his front and which was outflanking the piquet on his left. He displayed the utmost gallantry in this attack and surprised the enemy. Fighting occurred in the Sangar occupied by the enemy, but they would not stand up to the bayonet and withdrew down the forward slopes of the position. He led his platoon after the enemy and inflicted further casualties on them and then withdrew to the Sangar. Whilst he was advancing down the forward slopes he saw four Pathan rifles which had been abandoned. He therefore reorganised his platoon in the Sangar and arranged for covering fire under which he attempted to collect these rifles, but was killed in the attempt. His gallantry and leadership were most conspicuous. "

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Jemadar

Unit:

5th Battalion (Duke of Connaught' s Own), 11th Sikh Regiment, British Indian Army

Awarded on:

October 25th, 1940

Citation (general):
"In recognition of distinguished services in the field."

Awarded posthumously.