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Prince hails Sikh war effort

The Prince of Wales praised the courage of Sikh soldiers who fought in the Second World War.

Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall met a group of surviving veterans of the Sikh Brigade of the British Army at St James's Palace.

The Prince said the country owed an "immense debt of gratitude" to the Sikhs who fought in both the First and Second World Wars.

The veterans were among prominent members of the Anglo-Sikh community invited to the palace to celebrate Sikh New Year, or Vaisakhi.

Charles and Camilla listened to Sikh drummers and watched a traditional Bhangra dance in the Queen Anne room.

The Prince praised the charitable work of the Sikh community in the UK and the "courage and heroism" of Sikh soldiers during the Second World War.

He said: "The Sikh community raises money and does so many good works all over this country.

"The UK owes an immense debt of gratitude to the courage and sacrifice of the Sikh soldiers.

Around 1.5 million Sikhs fought in the old Sikh regiment of the British Army in the Second World War and some 90,000 lost their lives.

By Jack Doyle

4:16pm Thursday 24th April 2008

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Posted by: Mohammed on 1:49pm Wed 30 Apr 08
The Sikh soldiers should be given credit as they deserve it.
It's todays generations who are nothing more than alcoholics and shameless; regardless of their religion.....
God help them, Ameen.
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