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'''Sardar Capt. Fateh Singh''' Born at [[Perowshah]], District [[Gujrat]], [[Pakistan]]. His father name was Sardar Chattar Singh and Grandfather was Sardar Sona Singh. He belongs to Ghotra(Ajrawat), the [[labana]] family. | |||
==Family== | |||
He got the basic education form village where he passed lower middle school. Sant prem Singh ji was also the student of that school as there was no village in his native i.e Khori Duna Singh. Father Subedar Chatar Singh fought World War 1 and got three generation jangi inaam and OBI. Elder Brother Nand Singh got IDSM and 1 Murabba land. Basic education from [[Tanda]] and joined punjab regiment in 1918 Fought in second world war and got Mention In despaches medal for gallent distinguish service. Woking for [[Labana bhawan]] at [[Chandigarh]]. | |||
==Millitary Life== | |||
On 29 july 1940, he joined in 10/8th punjab regiment lahore. There were six groups of punjab regiments before partitions including 25% sikhs. He was posted after taking oath with 33 more labana sikhs in 2/8 punjab regiment. There was a place name chitral near tibet and labana sikhs were taken to that regiment due to shortage of jatt sikhs during world war IInd. Chitral was also called kala pani. Capt saab met prisoners there. He was posted to signal pl hq company and sher singh and joga singh gotpokar was also with him. He had passed roman urdu and 1st class english. Then capt saab joined VCO at jhansi training school | On 29 july 1940, he joined in 10/8th punjab regiment lahore. There were six groups of punjab regiments before partitions including 25% sikhs. He was posted after taking oath with 33 more labana sikhs in 2/8 punjab regiment. There was a place name chitral near tibet and labana sikhs were taken to that regiment due to shortage of jatt sikhs during world war IInd. Chitral was also called kala pani. Capt saab met prisoners there. He was posted to signal pl hq company and sher singh and joga singh gotpokar was also with him. He had passed roman urdu and 1st class english. Then capt saab joined VCO at jhansi training school | ||
==Spiritual Collision== | ====Spiritual Collision==== | ||
He used to recite gurbani since 1935. | He used to recite gurbani since 1935. One day in dream he saw Guru Nanak Dev jee with his dead father at 3:00 am. as capt saab was worried lot about house hold affairs and guru sahib give him confidence that not to worried he is going to take part in VCO within short times and truly after 4 months he got admission in VCO. Then there C.O saw him he said that he is too young to hold the job, he startted watching his files where he got the name of Subedaar Chatar singh(His Dad), He commented that he is from traditional Army family and he would fulfill all requirements and needs. | ||
After VCO promotion, he was posted to IAOC at jabalpur. in 1943, IAOC and EME seprated fropm each other. Then he was posted to 85 Mobile workshop at poona. After 6 months his unit moved to patna sahib, haridwar, tarveni, calcuta and reached imphal. Now at that time Second World war was at full swing. Japan conquered burma and occupied kohima and had surrounded the 33 corps of british army in june 1944. Japnese army have made pacca bunkers to make pucca defense. | After VCO promotion, he was posted to IAOC at jabalpur. in 1943, IAOC and EME seprated fropm each other. Then he was posted to 85 Mobile workshop at poona. After 6 months his unit moved to patna sahib, haridwar, tarveni, calcuta and reached imphal. Now at that time Second World war was at full swing. Japan conquered burma and occupied kohima and had surrounded the 33 corps of british army in june 1944. Japnese army have made pacca bunkers to make pucca defense. | ||
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His unit 85 mobile workshop(IEME) was at palel, later moved from tumboo road to burma and placed at differene fort of asia in mandlay which was headquater of burma in winter season. The second world war ended in 1945. | His unit 85 mobile workshop(IEME) was at palel, later moved from tumboo road to burma and placed at differene fort of asia in mandlay which was headquater of burma in winter season. The second world war ended in 1945. | ||
He was awarded MENTION IN DESPATCHES in war for gallent and distuinguish service at kohima. One NCO, one Sepoy and he along with 2 specially sent on recce patrol by BDE/hq. | He was awarded MENTION IN DESPATCHES in war for gallent and distuinguish service at kohima. One NCO, one Sepoy and he along with 2 specially sent on recce patrol by BDE/hq. There they faced japnese patrol during conflict they won by killing japnese | ||
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* China Operation | * China Operation | ||
* Bangladesh War - 1971 | * Bangladesh War - 1971 | ||
* | * Mention in Despatches - 1935 - 45(Second World War) | ||
==Social Activities== | ==Social Activities== | ||
* During Second World War, A Gurudwara was built at Mandlay(Burma). | * During Second World War, A Gurudwara was built at Mandlay(Burma). He demanded help from a british official that they have to bring cnstruction work things and that official agreed and send the army trucks for the purpose. | ||
* Gurudwara Infantry College(Mhow) secretary. | * Gurudwara Infantry College(Mhow) secretary. | ||
* Gurudwara Toka Sahib president from 1988 to 2003. Durng his tenure building, Langar Hall, Sarovar, Gobar plant, road etc were built. | * Gurudwara Toka Sahib president from 1988 to 2003. Durng his tenure building, Langar Hall, Sarovar, Gobar plant, road etc were built. | ||
* Royal british grant extend for ex - serviceman who fought 1939 - 45 retired before 15 aug 1947 including widows. | * Royal british grant extend for ex - serviceman who fought 1939 - 45 retired before 15 aug 1947 including widows. | ||
* Regional president of | * Regional president of Baba Makhan Shah Foundation, Chandigarh from 1997, work as distribution of scholarship, making members of labana sewak, contributions and bima policies. | ||
* Many people comment that he is a kind hearted man and helps the needy. | |||
{{Biostub}} | {{Biostub}} | ||
[[category:labana]] | [[category:labana]] | ||
Revision as of 04:32, 29 June 2008
| Capt. Fateh Singh | |
| Full Name : | Fateh Singh Ghotra |
| Birth : | 29 July 1920, Perowshah, Gujrat, Pakistan |
| Parents : | Chattar Singh & Mai Bholi |
| Spouse : | Pritam Kaur |
| Children : | Son - B. Singh & G. Singh Daughter - R. Kaur & N. kaur |
| Death : | -N.A- |
| Other Info: | Regional Pradhan (BMSL) |
Sardar Capt. Fateh Singh Born at Perowshah, District Gujrat, Pakistan. His father name was Sardar Chattar Singh and Grandfather was Sardar Sona Singh. He belongs to Ghotra(Ajrawat), the labana family.
Family
He got the basic education form village where he passed lower middle school. Sant prem Singh ji was also the student of that school as there was no village in his native i.e Khori Duna Singh. Father Subedar Chatar Singh fought World War 1 and got three generation jangi inaam and OBI. Elder Brother Nand Singh got IDSM and 1 Murabba land. Basic education from Tanda and joined punjab regiment in 1918 Fought in second world war and got Mention In despaches medal for gallent distinguish service. Woking for Labana bhawan at Chandigarh.
Millitary Life
On 29 july 1940, he joined in 10/8th punjab regiment lahore. There were six groups of punjab regiments before partitions including 25% sikhs. He was posted after taking oath with 33 more labana sikhs in 2/8 punjab regiment. There was a place name chitral near tibet and labana sikhs were taken to that regiment due to shortage of jatt sikhs during world war IInd. Chitral was also called kala pani. Capt saab met prisoners there. He was posted to signal pl hq company and sher singh and joga singh gotpokar was also with him. He had passed roman urdu and 1st class english. Then capt saab joined VCO at jhansi training school
Spiritual Collision
He used to recite gurbani since 1935. One day in dream he saw Guru Nanak Dev jee with his dead father at 3:00 am. as capt saab was worried lot about house hold affairs and guru sahib give him confidence that not to worried he is going to take part in VCO within short times and truly after 4 months he got admission in VCO. Then there C.O saw him he said that he is too young to hold the job, he startted watching his files where he got the name of Subedaar Chatar singh(His Dad), He commented that he is from traditional Army family and he would fulfill all requirements and needs.
After VCO promotion, he was posted to IAOC at jabalpur. in 1943, IAOC and EME seprated fropm each other. Then he was posted to 85 Mobile workshop at poona. After 6 months his unit moved to patna sahib, haridwar, tarveni, calcuta and reached imphal. Now at that time Second World war was at full swing. Japan conquered burma and occupied kohima and had surrounded the 33 corps of british army in june 1944. Japnese army have made pacca bunkers to make pucca defense.
His unit 85 mobile workshop(IEME) was at palel, later moved from tumboo road to burma and placed at differene fort of asia in mandlay which was headquater of burma in winter season. The second world war ended in 1945.
He was awarded MENTION IN DESPATCHES in war for gallent and distuinguish service at kohima. One NCO, one Sepoy and he along with 2 specially sent on recce patrol by BDE/hq. There they faced japnese patrol during conflict they won by killing japnese
continued..........
Medal/Stars/Awards
- 1939 - 45 star
- War Medal 1939 - 45
- Indian Services Medal
- Long Service Medal
- J & K medal with clasp
- Goa Clasp
- China Operation
- Bangladesh War - 1971
- Mention in Despatches - 1935 - 45(Second World War)
Social Activities
- During Second World War, A Gurudwara was built at Mandlay(Burma). He demanded help from a british official that they have to bring cnstruction work things and that official agreed and send the army trucks for the purpose.
- Gurudwara Infantry College(Mhow) secretary.
- Gurudwara Toka Sahib president from 1988 to 2003. Durng his tenure building, Langar Hall, Sarovar, Gobar plant, road etc were built.
- Royal british grant extend for ex - serviceman who fought 1939 - 45 retired before 15 aug 1947 including widows.
- Regional president of Baba Makhan Shah Foundation, Chandigarh from 1997, work as distribution of scholarship, making members of labana sewak, contributions and bima policies.
- Many people comment that he is a kind hearted man and helps the needy.
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