Darwan Singh Negi
Darwan Singh Negi | |
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Negi depicted on a cigarette card | |
| Born | 4 March 1883 Kafarteer, Garhwal District, North-Western Provinces, British Raj (present-day Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India) |
| Died | 24 June 1950 (aged 67) Kafarteer, Chamoli district, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Allegiance | British India |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Rank | Subedar |
| Unit | 39th Garhwal Rifles |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Darwan Singh Negi VC (4 March 1883 – 24 June 1950) was one of the first Indian soldiers to be awarded the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.