Honouring the forgotten ANZACs : Manu Singh’s crusade to remember Sikh and Punjab regiment’s WW-I sacrifice
Chandigarh, May 8 - In a stirring tribute to valour and shared history, Manpreet Singh, also known as Manu Singh, an enthusiastic youth leader and community advocate, is championing the recognition of Sikhs and Punjab regiment soldiers who fought alongside ANZAC troops in World War-I. His mission is to ensure their sacrifices, long overshadowed in mainstream narratives and are etched into Australia’s collective memory. After returning from Australia he is aspiring to build a memorial in Punjab to commemorate their heroism and to be remembered by the generations to come.While the ANZAC legend is a cornerstone of Australian identity, Manu Singh is determined to bring the “forgotten Anzacs” - particularly the Sikh soldiers who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Australian troops at Gallipoli - i...
