Arjan Singh, a Sikh residing in Argentina who travelled to the United Kingdom shortly after the outbreak of the First World War to join the army, 1914. [1235×1645].
If you are interested in the Indian army’s experience in the Great War, do yourself a favour and look up “Tommies”. It’s a BBC Radio Drama. And brilliant. You can find it on Audible.
ryuguy
If anyone’s wondering why an Indian would be settled in Argentina. Many had originally wanted to settle in Canada and the USA but they had enacted anti Asian immigration policies in the 19th century. So they looked south and Argentina was looking for railroad workers. Argentina was a relatively stable country with a fairly welcoming government. There are currently 1000 Indians in Argentina. 300 are Sikhs.
TheBeigePanther
If you are interested in the Indian army’s experience in the Great War, do yourself a favour and look up “Tommies”. It’s a BBC Radio Drama. And brilliant. You can find it on Audible.
ryuguy
If anyone’s wondering why an Indian would be settled in Argentina. Many had originally wanted to settle in Canada and the USA but they had enacted anti Asian immigration policies in the 19th century. So they looked south and Argentina was looking for railroad workers. Argentina was a relatively stable country with a fairly welcoming government. There are currently 1000 Indians in Argentina. 300 are Sikhs.