[New Delhi] 1.5 Million Indians Fought In First World War And 74000 Made Supreme Sacrifice
Indian Army is Commemorating the Centenary of the First World War from 10 Mar to 14 Mar 2015 in New Delhi in memory of the 1.5 million Indian Soldiers who fought in the war and over 74000 who made the supreme sacrifice.
10th March[Today] coincides with the Battle of Neuve Chapelle marking the British Offensive in Artois region of France in which the Garhwal Brigade & Meerut Division of the Indian Corps participated. The time period 2014 to 2018 is being commemorated as the Centenary of World War-1.
As part of the Commemorative Events, a wreath was laid at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate by The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi +Raksha Mantri,+Rajya Raksha Mantri+Service Chiefs+ Defence Secretary and senior serving officers of the Regiments that took part in the War, also graced the occasion.
A Commemorative Exhibition is also being held at Manekshaw Centre from 10 to 14 Mar 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laying wreath at Amar Jawan Jyoti on the occasion of the Centenary commemoration of World War –I, in New Delhi on March 10, 2015.
The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh and the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R.K. Dhowan are also seen.