Gian Singh was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
On 2 March1945 on the road between Kamye and Myingyan, Burma (now Myanmar), where the Japanese were strongly positioned, Naik Gian Singh who was in charge of the leading section of his platoon, went on alone firing his tommy gun, and rushed the enemy foxholes. In spite of being wounded in the arm he went on, hurling grenades. He attacked and killed the crew of a cleverly concealed anti-tank gun, and then led his men down a lane clearing all enemy positions. He went on leading his section until the action had been satisfactorily completed.
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GIANSINGH, BHAI (18831953), naqqash or fresco painter, was born in the city of AMRITSAR in 1883.
At the age of five, GianSingh was sent to school run by Giani Thakur Singh, who later rose into prominence as a SIKH missionary and scholar.
GianSingh not only prepared designs forJaratkari (mosaic) work in marble to be executed by craftsmen from Delhi and Rajasthan, but also selected stones of appropriate colour and grain to be laid in the marble.
Bhai GianSingh Saggu, a Naqqash or a Fresco-Painter was born in the city of Amritsar in 1883.
His father Taba Singh (Ramgarhia) was a comb-maker by profession, supplemented his income by dispensing ayurvedic medicines in his spare time.At the age of five, GianSingh was sent to school run by Giani Thakur Singh, who later rose into prominence as a Sikh missionary and scholar Giani Thakur Singh's influence on him was everlasting.
GianSingh not only prepared designs for Jaratkari (mosaic) work in marble to be executed by craftsmen from Delhi and Rajasthan, but also selected stones of appropriate colour and grain to be laid in the marble.
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