Growth of the Sikh community

Political advancement

Philosophy and teachings

Pursuing salvation

The ten gurus and religious authority

Scripture

Representation

Observances and ceremonies

Ceremonies and customs

Baptism and the Khalsa

Sikhs in World Wars

Sikhs in World War I & II and other Wars

Sikhs fought in both World Wars, such as, fighting in disproportionately large numbers, approximately 10 fold,[4] in both World War One and World War Two for the allies in the liberation of Europe and displaying exceptional gallantry and heroism. This resulted in them winning one of the highest per capita number of Victoria crosses for bravery, heroism and gallantry.[5]
French postcard depicting the arrival of 15th Sikh Regiment in France during World War I. The post card reads, "Gentlemen of India marching to chasten German hooligans"
Captain Ishar Singh - The first Sikh to receive the Victoria Cross. Lance Karam Singh - awarded the Military Medal in World War II and awarded Param Vir Chakra (the second person to receive Param Vir Chakra). Joginder Singh (Subedar) - awarded Param Vir Chakra. Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria - awarded Param Vir Chakra. Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon - awarded Param Vir Chakra (the only officer of the Indian Air Force to be awarded Param Vir Chakra). Nand Singh - awarded the Victoria Cross. Gian Singh - awarded the Victoria Cross. Lieutenant Karamjit Singh Judge - awarded the Victoria Cross. Major Havildar Parkash Singh - awarded the Victoria Cross. Bana Singh - awarded the Param Vir Chakra. Lt. General Jagjit Singh Aurora - Lt. General Jagjit Singh Aurora supervised the surrender of more than 90,000 Pakistani soldiers in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
Battle of Saragarhi
The Battle of Saragarhi, and the Sikh officers and soldiers (British Empire Army) who fought in it, is considered one of the greatest stories of collective bravery in human history. UNESCO has described the Battle of Saragarhi as one of eight stories of collective bravery[6][7][8] [9]. The contingent of the twenty-one Sikhs was led by Havildar Ishar Singh, and all chose to fight to the death instead of surrendering. In recognition of their supreme sacrifice, the British Parliament rose to pay them respect, and each one of them was awarded the Indian Order of Merit. In the West, it has been compared to the Battle of Thermopylae. Sikh military personnel and Sikh non-military people commemorate the battle around the World every year on September 12th, it is referred to as "Saragarhi Day".
Sikh Victoria Cross winners
	Captain Ishar Singh. Lieutenant Karamjit Singh Judge. Nand Singh. Major Havildar Parkash Singh. Gian Singh.
Victoria Cross