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[[Sergeant]] '''Uday Singh''' (born 1982–died 2003) was the first U.S. Army soldier of [[Indian people|Indian]] descent to die during [[Operation Iraqi Freedom]]. He was born in a [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]] [[Sikh Saini]] family. His death in [[Iraq]] was widely reported in the Indian and American media.<ref>First Indian Casualty From Iraq Is Buried In Arlington ,  Getty Images , Date: January 8, 2004, Author: Mark Wilson</ref><ref>Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn delivers eulogy at memorial service of U.S. Army Sgt. Uday Singh Pays tribute to the first Indian American killed in the fight against terrorism, [http://www.il.gov/pressreleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?RecNum=2812&SubjectID=17]</ref><ref>India-born US sergeant’s ashes buried, The Tribune , Saturday, January 10, 2004, Chandigarh, India [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040110/world.htm#2]</ref><ref>India-born, now a US martyr
[[Sergeant]] '''Uday Singh''' (1982–2003) was the first U.S. Army soldier of Indian descent to die during [[Operation Iraqi Freedom]]. He was born in a [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]] [[Sikh Saini]] family. His death in Iraq was widely reported in the Indian and American media.<ref>First Indian Casualty From Iraq Is Buried In Arlington,  Getty Images, Date: 8 January 2004, Author: Mark Wilson</ref><ref>Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn delivers eulogy at memorial service of U.S. Army Sgt. Uday Singh Pays tribute to the first Indian American killed in the fight against terrorism, [http://www.il.gov/pressreleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?RecNum=2812&SubjectID=17]</ref><ref>India-born US sergeant’s ashes buried, The Tribune, Saturday, 10 January 2004, Chandigarh, India [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040110/world.htm#2]</ref><ref>India-born, now a US martyr
3 Dec 2003, 2302 hrs IST, Rahul Singh [https://web.archive.org/web/20121023061558/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-12-03/chandigarh/27209986_1_kuwait-chandigarh-fort-riley]</ref><ref>Iraq war claims first Indian casualty, Rediff.com, December 04, 2003 04:00</ref>
3 Dec 2003, 2302 hrs IST, Rahul Singh [https://web.archive.org/web/20121023061558/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-12-03/chandigarh/27209986_1_kuwait-chandigarh-fort-riley]</ref><ref>Iraq war claims first Indian casualty, Rediff.com, 4 December 2003 04:00</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Sergeant Uday Singh was born [India]] on April 23, 1982. He was born to a distinguished military family. His grandfather, Wing Commander [[Kartar Singh Taunque]], was the first member of Indian Air Force to win a gallantry award for operations in Waziristan during [[Waziristan campaign (1936–39)]]. He lived with his parents at various military stations until 1994. In 1994, he moved to his grandparents' home in [[Chandigarh]].
Sergeant Uday Singh was born in India on 23 April 1982. He was born to a distinguished military family. His grandfather, Wing Commander [[Kartar Singh Taunque]], was the first member of Indian Air Force to win a gallantry award for operations in Waziristan during [[Waziristan campaign (1936–39)]]. He lived with his parents at various military stations until 1994. In 1994, he moved to his grandparents' home in [[Chandigarh]].{{fact|date=May 2022}}


===Education===
===Education===
 
In [[Chandigarh]], he enrolled in [[St. Stephen's School, Chandigarh]]. English was his favourite subject. In 1995, Singh's parents and sister also moved to Chandigarh. Singh, completing school in Chandigarh in June 2000, left for the U.S. with his father and sister.{{fact|date=May 2022}}
In [[Chandigarh]], he enrolled in [[St. Stephen's School, Chandigarh]]. English was his favourite subject. In 1995, Singh's parents and sister also moved to Chandigarh. Singh, completing school in Chandigarh in June 2000, left for the U.S. with his father and sister.


==Service in the U.S. Army==
==Service in the U.S. Army==
Singh enlisted in the U.S. Army on 28 August 2000 and following completion of initial training at [[Fort Knox]] was assigned to Charlie Company, [[34th Armor Regiment (United States)|1st Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment]], based at [[Fort Riley, Kansas]].
Singh enlisted in the U.S. Army on 28 August 2000 and following completion of initial training at [[Fort Knox]] was assigned to Charlie Company, [[34th Armor Regiment (United States)|1st Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment]], based at [[Fort Riley, Kansas]].


Singh's unit was deployed to Iraq in September 2003. On, December 1, 2003, Singh was serving as the gunner in the lead Humvee of his platoon while on reconnaissance mission in [[Habbaniyah]]. The platoon took fire and Singh returned fire, pinning the insurgents down until reinforcements arrived. Sergeant Singh was shot in the head, just below his helmet, during the engagement and died while en route to the hospital.  The mission led to the capture of a number of insurgents and large cache of weapons.<ref>US trooper Uday Singh wanted to save the world, Rediff.com, December 04, 2003</ref>
Singh's unit was deployed to Iraq in September 2003. On, 1 December 2003, Singh was serving as the gunner in the lead Humvee of his platoon while on reconnaissance mission in [[Habbaniyah]]. The platoon took fire and Singh returned fire, pinning the insurgents down until reinforcements arrived. Sergeant Singh was shot in the head, just below his helmet, during the engagement and died while en route to the hospital.  The mission led to the capture of a number of insurgents and large cache of weapons.<ref>US trooper Uday Singh wanted to save the world, Rediff.com, 4 December 2003</ref>


For his actions that day Uday received the [[Bronze Star]] and [[Purple Heart]].
For his actions that day Uday received the [[Bronze Star]] and [[Purple Heart]].


He was buried in [[Arlington National Cemetery]], making him one of the only Sikhs to be buried there.
==Memorials==
==Memorials==
* Illinois General Assembly also paid homage to him by passing a Senate resolution.<ref>Illiniois General Assembly- SR0362</ref><ref>[http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=3&GA=93&DocTypeId=SR&DocNum=362&GAID=3&LegID=7918&SpecSess=&Session= ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext]</ref>
* Illinois General Assembly also paid homage to him by passing a Senate resolution.<ref>Illiniois General Assembly- SR0362</ref><ref>[http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=3&GA=93&DocTypeId=SR&DocNum=362&GAID=3&LegID=7918&SpecSess=&Session= ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext]</ref>
* Uday Singh memorial at St.Stephen's School Chandigarh.
* Uday Singh memorial at St. Stephen's School Chandigarh.


== See also ==
== See also ==
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Sergeant Uday Singh
Born(1982-04-23)23 April 1982
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Died1 December 2003(2003-12-01) (aged 21)
Habbaniyah, Iraq
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service2000–2003
RankSergeant
Unit34th Armor Regiment
Battles/warsIraq War
AwardsBronze Star, Purple Heart

Sergeant Uday Singh (1982–2003) was the first U.S. Army soldier of Indian descent to die during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was born in a Punjabi Sikh Saini family. His death in Iraq was widely reported in the Indian and American media.[1][2][3][4][5]

Early life

Sergeant Uday Singh was born in India on 23 April 1982. He was born to a distinguished military family. His grandfather, Wing Commander Kartar Singh Taunque, was the first member of Indian Air Force to win a gallantry award for operations in Waziristan during Waziristan campaign (1936–39). He lived with his parents at various military stations until 1994. In 1994, he moved to his grandparents' home in Chandigarh.[citation needed]

Education

In Chandigarh, he enrolled in St. Stephen's School, Chandigarh. English was his favourite subject. In 1995, Singh's parents and sister also moved to Chandigarh. Singh, completing school in Chandigarh in June 2000, left for the U.S. with his father and sister.[citation needed]

Service in the U.S. Army

Singh enlisted in the U.S. Army on 28 August 2000 and following completion of initial training at Fort Knox was assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment, based at Fort Riley, Kansas.

Singh's unit was deployed to Iraq in September 2003. On, 1 December 2003, Singh was serving as the gunner in the lead Humvee of his platoon while on reconnaissance mission in Habbaniyah. The platoon took fire and Singh returned fire, pinning the insurgents down until reinforcements arrived. Sergeant Singh was shot in the head, just below his helmet, during the engagement and died while en route to the hospital. The mission led to the capture of a number of insurgents and large cache of weapons.[6]

For his actions that day Uday received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, making him one of the only Sikhs to be buried there.

Memorials

  • Illinois General Assembly also paid homage to him by passing a Senate resolution.[7][8]
  • Uday Singh memorial at St. Stephen's School Chandigarh.

See also

References

  1. ↑ First Indian Casualty From Iraq Is Buried In Arlington, Getty Images, Date: 8 January 2004, Author: Mark Wilson
  2. ↑ Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn delivers eulogy at memorial service of U.S. Army Sgt. Uday Singh Pays tribute to the first Indian American killed in the fight against terrorism, [1]
  3. ↑ India-born US sergeant’s ashes buried, The Tribune, Saturday, 10 January 2004, Chandigarh, India [2]
  4. ↑ India-born, now a US martyr 3 Dec 2003, 2302 hrs IST, Rahul Singh [3]
  5. ↑ Iraq war claims first Indian casualty, Rediff.com, 4 December 2003 04:00
  6. ↑ US trooper Uday Singh wanted to save the world, Rediff.com, 4 December 2003
  7. ↑ Illiniois General Assembly- SR0362
  8. ↑ ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext
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