Three Pakistani soldiers honoured for services in First World War


Three Pakistani soldiers were among 175 men honoured in a ceremony held by the British government for winning UK’s highest military honour, the Victoria Cross, for services rendered in the First World War. The soliders include Sepoy Khudadad Khan, Jemadar Mir Dast and Naik Shahamad Khan. As part of the British government’s First World War Centenary Programme, HRH The Duke of Kent and Senior Foreign Office Minister Baroness Sayeeda Warsi unveiled commemoration plaques for 175 foreign men.

The 11 bronze memorial plaques, which were on display for public in London this week, bear the names of Victoria Cross holders and will be sent to the recipients’ home countries.

The plaques will be showcased at a prominent location while acting as a symbol of gratitude that is felt towards the recipients by the people of UK.

Meanwhile, the plaque commemorating the Pakistani recipients of the Victoria Cross will be presented to the government later this year.


