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The Sikh Bomber, Mohan Singh, 14th King George’s Own Ferozepore Sikhs, 1918 Statuette on plinth with four silver plaques, with inscriptions. Silver by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Limited, hallmarked London, 1951-1952. The standing figure of Mohan Singh, in service dress, preparing to throw a grenade, a war memorial to the 14th King George's Own Ferozepore Sikhs, 1918 (c). Originally made 1920-1929 (c), to commemorate the action at Gully Ridge, Gallipoli, June 1915. Presented to the officers of the 14th King George's Own Ferozepore Sikhs by the officers who served during World War One. Relating to the Indian Army and the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. Associated with World War One, Egypt and Palestine, Mesopotamia and Gallipoli (1914-1918). All four plaques are silver, in a wooden carrying box. One white metal plaque beneath the Roll of Honour lists those officers who died of wounds or were drowned by enemy action, 1914-1919.

World War One, Egypt and Palestine (1914-1918), World War One, Mesopotamia (1914-1918)

Gully Ravine, Battle of, 1915 (World War One, Gallipoli 1915-1916)