Lt. John Smyth of the 15th Ludhiana Sikhs pictured wearing a beautifully tied turban.
Find out how he was awarded a Victoria Cross and why the British press referred to his 'Ten Sikh Supermen' when author and historian Charles Allen presents his story on 31 August 2014 at our next Sunday symposium.
He went on to become Brigadier Sir John Smyth, 1st Baronet VC and an MP in the House of Commons, where he spoke in favour of the Sikhs many times. Charles Allen interviewed Smyth and will be using these recordings in his talk
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