Angeli Sowani
Richhpal Ram, VC, 2022
Acrylic on gesso board
20 x 20 cm
7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in
7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in
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1899-1941. He was from Bhiwani in Haryana, India. Belonged to a Jat family. A Subhedar in the 6th Rajputana Rifles. Awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross for this actions in the...
1899-1941. He was from Bhiwani in Haryana, India. Belonged to a Jat family. A Subhedar in the 6th Rajputana Rifles.
Awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross for this actions in the Battle of Keren, Eritrea.
“In the face of heavy fire when his party was completely isolated and his Company Commander was wounded, Richpal Ram through many attacks and counter attacks where he was wounded, still carried on. They secured their position but Richpal Ram died after a heavy wound where he lost part of his leg”
Awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross for this actions in the Battle of Keren, Eritrea.
“In the face of heavy fire when his party was completely isolated and his Company Commander was wounded, Richpal Ram through many attacks and counter attacks where he was wounded, still carried on. They secured their position but Richpal Ram died after a heavy wound where he lost part of his leg”