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UK commemorates forgotten WWI Indian soldiers
Published 6 July 2026 ยท india
Synopsis A research project has officially recognised 9,909 Indian soldiers missing from World War I records. These servicemen from pre-Partition India, who fought for the
Synopsis A research project has officially recognised 9,909 Indian soldiers missing from World War I records. These servicemen from pre-Partition India, who fought for the British Indian Army, were previously uncommemorated due to historical omissions. This initiative, a collaboration between CWGC, UK Punjab Heritage Association, and the University of Greenwich, ensures that the fallen soldiers are now acknowledged.
Published: July 6, 2026 โข 5:41 PM IST ยท Updated: July 6, 2026 โข 6:37 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis A research project has officially recognised 9,909 Indian soldiers missing from World War I records.
These servicemen from pre-Partition India, who fought for the British Indian Army, were previously uncommemorated due to historical omissions.
This initiative, a collaboration between CWGC, UK Punjab Heritage Association, and the University of Greenwich, ensures that the fallen soldiers are now acknowledged.