Sikh Anzac War Memorial

Sikh Anzac War Memorial is situated at Glenwood Lake Park, Glenwood in Sydney. Established on 26th March 2023, the memorial is a befitting tribute to the fallen Sikh soldiers at Gallipoli. This memorial commemorates the shared history between the Sikhs and Anzacs. The contribution, participation, and sacrifices made during these wars have been left out of the major history books, if mentioned these are mentioned in the footnotes or are forgotten. “We hope that this … Read more

Australian Sikh Soldiers

The First World War was a seminal event in modern history, touching every continent and involving millions of civilians and soldiers throughout the British Empire. The role of Sikhs in the Great War is a largely unknown but fascinating part of the story of the Allied War effort is the participation of the Sikh soldiers in the Dominion forces of Australia. It appears that the first Sikhs arrived in Australia, somewhere in the late 1830s. … Read more