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- Captain Pritam Singh escaped from the Japanese fatigue camp at Tengah Airfield along with two more officers.They travelled through Thailand and reached Burma, where they split into two groups. The other two headed North to Myitkyiana, whereas Pritam, the lone wolf, headed west for Tamu through thick Jungles on 15 September 1942.
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May 8, 2022 · As a young Captain serving in the British Indian Army in World War II, Pritam Singh was captured and made a prisoner of war in Singapore, but he escaped from prison, and walked on foot through Malaya, Thailand, and Burma, covering a distance of over 3,000 miles to reach the Indian border.
May 28, 2023 · As a Capt; the young Pritam Singh had been severely wounded in an air-raid at Singapore in 1942 and taken prisoner of war. Risking his life, he had escaped from the Japanese prison along with two more officers.
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Jul 15, 2018 · Pritam Singh was born in a noble Sikh family of Dina village near Ferozepur. It is stated that Guru Gobind Singh stayed with his forefathers after the battles of Chamkaur Sahib and Muktsar. It is also stated that the Great Guru wrote Zafar Nama during his stay with the family. Early military career.
Jan 19, 2021 · Brig Pritam Singh, who had been awarded the Military Cross for bravery during the Second World War, had led a year-long dogged defence of Poonch (J&K) in 1947-48 against Pakistani invaders. However, he was court martialled in 1951 due to professional rivalry and intrigues.
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Dec 14, 2023 · All the action against Pritam Singh was far away from Poonch. The people of the town were thus ignorant of the ignominy and humiliation that Pritam Singh faced. He was still their hero for saving them from the attacking Pakistanis by resolute and stubborn defence.
May 1, 2022 · The film also briefly covers the great escape during World War II, when as Captain in the British Army, Pritam Singh was captured in Singapore, from where he escaped and treaded treacherous 3,300 miles for six months on foot through Malaya, Thailand, and Burma to reach the Indian border.
