EMPIRE, FAITH & WAR

Mr Singh

Son of an officer of the 36th Sikhs

An interview about Subedar Major (later Honorary Captain) Bahadur Singh of the 36th Sikhs and his elder brother, Lehna Singh. Both were soldiers who excelled in athletics.

Bahadur Singh went on to serve in Burma during WW2, where he was injured.

Long after retiring he visited the UK in 1974 and met several former English officers of his regiment.

Total length (approx.): 8 mins
Interviewers: Parmjit Singh & Juga Singh
Date: 27 September 2014
Location: Brunei Gallery, London
Image credit: Juga Singh