Pritam Singh (soldier)

Pritam Singh is an Indian Army Officer, born in Dina Village in Ferozpur, Punjab, India.

[1] As a young officer, Pritam Singh fought in the Battle of Singapore in 1942 and was wounded badly.

He was imprisoned by the enemy, but escaped from the army camp, and after six months reached Manipur, India.

[2] Lt Col Pritam Singh was promoted to the rank of Brigadier in December 1948.

The besieged garrison Singh commanded was maintained by air supply.