Uday Singh Taunque
Sergeant Uday Singh | |
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| Born | 23 April 1982 Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
| Died | 1 December 2003 (aged 21) Habbaniyah, Iraq |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 2000–2003 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 34th Armor Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Iraq War |
| Awards | Bronze Star, Purple Heart |
Sergeant Uday Singh was the first U.S. Army soldier of Indian descent to die during Operation Iraqi Freedom. His death in Iraq was widely reported in Indian and American media.