Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers from WW1 added to official casualty records
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Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers from WW1 added to official casualty records

2 hours ago · Originally published 6 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: Forgotten Punjabi WW1 soldiers recognised for first time
Researchers have uncovered the names of 9,909 British Indian Army servicemen in forgotten registers, leading to the largest update to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission database in over 80 years. This formal recognition ensures these soldiers are finally acknowledged for their service, providing closure to descendants like Leicester dentist Sunney Palahey who had long searched for his great-grandfather's history.
Source: BBC News UK Leicestershire
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