Sardar Bahadur Ishar Singh VC, OBI (30 December 1895 – 2 December 1963)[1] was a soldier in the British Indian Army and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

[2] He was 25 years old, and a sepoy in the 28th Punjabis, Indian Army during the Waziristan Campaign when, on 10 April 1921, near Haidari Kach he undertook the actions which led his senior officer, Captain Bernard Oddie, to recommend him for the award of a VC.

1012 Sepoy Ishar Singh, 28th Punjabis, Indian Army For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on the 10th April, 1921, near Haidari Kach (Waziristan).

Early in the action he received a very severe gunshot wound in the chest, and fell beside his Lewis gun.

[4] In addition to the Victoria Cross, he was awarded the prestigious Order of British India, First Class, which carried with it the title of "Sardar Bahadur.