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Darwan Sing NegiDarwan Sing Negi 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. Details He was approx. 33 years old, and a Naik in the 1st Bn., 39th Garhwal Rifles, Indian Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On the night of 23/24 November 1914 at Festubert, France, the regiment was engaged in retaking and clearing the enemy out of our trenches. In this very dangerous operation Naik Darwan Sing Negi was the first to push round every traverse. Although he was wounded in the head and in the arm, he kept on going forward in the face of heavy fire from bombs and rifles at very close range. Further information He later achieved the rank of Subadar. The medal please update if you know where his medal is publicly displayed Reference See also External links This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.
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