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Kranji War Memorial

Died during the Fall of Singapore. 15th Feb is the day the British surrendered.

 

The badge chosen for the 1st Punjab Regiment was basically the Star of India with, superimposed upon it, the Elephant over a tablet 'Assaye', an honour gained by the 1st Bn (62nd Punjabis as the 2nd Madras Native Infantry) and the 10th Bn (84th Punjabis as the 24th Madras Native Infantry): below, a China Dragon gained by both the 1st and 2nd Bn (66th Punjabis as the 6th Madras Native Infantry), all surmounted by a crown.

 

www.defencejournal.com/jun99/1st-punjab.htm

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Uploaded on January 9, 2009
Taken on October 25, 2008