Britain recognition for Pakistani Soldiers in WW1/WW2

[Rafi]

The British High Commissioner to Pakistan Philip Barton CMG OBE on Monday, during a ceremony to commemorate the Centenary of the First World War, unveiled a plaque – which will eventually be placed in a prominent public place in Islamabad — in honour of three soldiers who were awarded the Victorian Crosses during the war.

“I am proud to host today’s event in remembrance of those who fought so bravely during the First World War. As we honour Pakistan’s three recipients of the Victoria Cross, United Kingdom’s highest award for gallantry, we should remember the sacrifices made a century ago that helped shape our present world. People from different nations came together to uphold our way of life. Pakistan and the UK share deep and lasting ties of history and friendship; these ties are the bedrock of the strong relationship we have today,” said the British high commissioner to Pakistan, a statement read.

Over 450 soldiers from the Dulmial Village in Punjab fought in this war – which was the largest number from any village in South Asia.

Other guests and attendees at the event included community members from the Dulmial Village, serving and former members of the armed forces from across the Commonwealth and other countries, and representatives from the international community.

Further, on November 8, a separate reception was held in Karachi hosted by the British Deputy High Commissioner John A Tucknott MBE in which Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah was the chief guest.

Over 250 members of the government, military, business community, civil society and diplomatic corps attended the ceremony.

Plaque commemorating ‘Pakistani’ soldiers from First World War unveiled in Islamabad – The Express Tribune

A good gesture from the British govt, to recognise Pakistani contribution in both world wars.

 

[Reichmarshal]

My great grand father sardar bahadur Capt. Tikka Khan fought in the First World War.
N my grand father Maj. Sharif Khan fought in the Second World War, along with four of his brothers.

 

[Max Pain]

My great grand father sardar bahadur Capt. Tikka Khan fought in the First World War.
N my grand father Maj. Sharif Khan fought in the Second World War, along with four of his brothers.

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[Shinigami]

i would understand pakistanis considering 65 and 71 veterans as heroes.
but is fighting for a country that colonized you something to be proud of?

 

[Sulman Badshah]

My grandfather was in both WW1 and WW2 ....

 

[INDIC]

i would understand pakistanis considering 65 and 71 veterans as heroes.
but is fighting for a country that colonized you something to be proud of?

This is a troll thread in my view, the guy started it to let other troll as it was British India during those days.

 

[MuZammiL Dr. s[1]n]

My great grand father sardar bahadur Capt. Tikka Khan fought in the First World War.
N my grand father Maj. Sharif Khan fought in the Second World War, along with four of his brothers.

you being one of the grandsons of this marshal family must be having an amazing feeling ...

 

[Steve781]

Until recently there was a racial bias in the honour of Commonwealth soldiers with Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa being the only ones honoured. Unfortunately it has now gone too far the other way and now the contributions from Australia and New Zealand are increasingly being ignored in favour of those from Africa and Asia. We should honour everybody and not have any bias.

 

[Reichmarshal]

you being one of the grandsons of this marshal family must be having an amazing feeling ...

Mine is the fifth generation. Serving in PA.

Doesn't get any better than this

 

[Pride]

My question is how Britishers Identified soldiers as Pakistani. It was British India then and hence soldiers should be referred as British Indians. Does anyone know how they categorized?

 

[Reichmarshal]

Until recently there was a racial bias in the honour of Commonwealth soldiers with Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa being the only ones honoured. Unfortunately it has now gone too far the other way and now the contributions from Australia and New Zealand are increasingly being ignored in favour of those from Africa and Asia. We should honour everybody and not have any bias.

That is can't be true. As ur soldiers r commemorated and honoured every year for their efforts in both the world wars.
While from The Indian subcontinent ie Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Srilanka, their were a million Muslim casualties in just ww2 alone, now if u add to those the no. Of Hindu , seikh etc from the the sub continent than it would be more than a few million.
N we hardly see them being honoured, maybe once in a couple of decades

 

[Steve781]

That is can't be true. As ur soldiers r commemorated and honoured every year for their efforts in both the world wars.
While from The Indian subcontinent ie Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Srilanka, their were a million Muslim casualties in just ww2 alone, now if u add to those the no. Of Hindu , seikh etc from the the sub continent than it would be more than a few million.
N we hardly see them being honoured, maybe once in a couple of decades

There wasn't much attention paid to them in the past but there is now.

 

[ranjeet]

Until recently there was a racial bias in the honour of Commonwealth soldiers with Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa being the only ones honoured. Unfortunately it has now gone too far the other way and now the contributions from Australia and New Zealand are increasingly being ignored in favour of those from Africa and Asia. We should honour everybody and not have any bias.

Start with the Grukhas .. wasn't there was a hue and cry for not giving them citizenship? If am wrong please clarify.

 

[Steve781]

Start with the Grukhas .. wasn't there was a hue and cry for not giving them citizenship? If am wrong please clarify.

They have citizenship now.
"If a man tells you he is not afraid to die he is either lying or he is a Gurkha"

 

[ranjeet]

There wasn't much attention paid to them in the past but there is now.

you can't blame yourself when the people from these countries didn't gave them enough recognition in the first place. Atleast we got India Gate in the memory of world war heros. I don't think any other country got such a monument after the world war heroes. I will stand corrected if anyone share it.