Archive · 6 Jun 2025
WWII Veteran Havildar-Major Rajindar Singh Dhatt Dies at 103
Havildar-Major Rajindar Singh Dhatt, one of the last Sikh soldiers who fought in World War II, has passed away at 103.
He joined the army in 1941 and served in the Far East, battling the Japanese in places like Kohima and Imphal.
After the war, he moved to Britain and helped start an association for Indian veterans.
He was recently honored with an MBE by King Charles for his work with the South Asian community.
His life is a reminder of the sacrifices made during the war.
Havildar-Major Rajindar Singh Dhatt, a World War II veteran, has died at 103.
Born in pre-Partition India in 1921, Dhatt joined the Royal Indian Army Service Corps in 1941.
He fought in the Far East campaign, including Kohima and Imphal, against the Japanese.
After the war, he moved to Britain in 1963 and co-founded the Undivided Indian Ex-Servicemen's Association.
Dhatt was invested as an MBE by King Charles for his service to the South Asian community.
- Who
- Havildar-Major Rajindar Singh Dhatt, a World War II veteran.
- What
- Havildar-Major Rajindar Singh Dhatt, a World War II veteran, died at age 103.
- When
- Havildar-Major Rajindar Singh Dhatt died on May 21, 2024, at the age of 103.
- Where
- Dhatt died in the UK after serving in the Far East campaign during World War II.
- Why
- He served his country in World War II, fought against the Japanese in the Far East and contributed to the South Asian community.
- Age at Death
- 103
- Birthplace
- Punjab, India
- Year of Birth
- 1921
- Joined Royal Indian Army Service Corps
- 1941
- Military Service
- Far East Campaign
- Co-founder
- Undivided Indian Ex-Servicemen's Association
- Honor
- MBE