Lietunant Kumar Shri Dajirasinhji Jivansinhji of Sarodar
B : 5th December 1891.
And Thus became the only Indian Prince who gave his life for British empire in the First World War.
B : 5th December 1891.
Born in the Sarodar Branch of Nawanagar royal family, he completed his education from Girassia College Gondal, Rajkumar College Rajkot, and then joined ICC, Dehradun. He was commissioned as 2nd-Lieut. ILF on 11th Nov 1913, attached to the 27th Light Cavalry, IA as on 21st April 1914. He was promoted as Lieut. as on 11th Feb 1916 and the served in the First World War in France with Jodhpur Imperial Service Lancers in 1916. Awarded with Delhi Darbar Silver medal 1911, 1914 Star, British War Medal 1918 and allied victory Medal of 1918. He was survived by only son.
Killed in Action : 23rd Sept 1917 in France.And Thus became the only Indian Prince who gave his life for British empire in the First World War.
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