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OBE Investiture at St James’ Palace for Commemoration Leader, Capt. Jay Singh-Sohal
A national leader in the commemoration of Commonwealth soldiers has received an OBE from His Majesty The King at an investiture ceremony at St James’ Palace, held on Friday 5th December 2025. Captain Jay Singh-Sohal, founder of the UK’s first memorial to Sikhs who served during the World Wars and a trustee of the Commonwealth Read more
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Happy 77th Birthday to His Majesty The King!
It was an honour and privilege to represent the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation at a special reception at Windsor Castle to mark VJ 80 earlier this week. Their Majesty’s The King and Queen were very gracious with their time, it was wonderful to speak to both again as we work to ensure the stories and Read more
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Article: Remembering together can help rebuild Britain’s national unity
Originally published on Conservative Home Every November, Britain finds a moment to pause and reflect. The bugle sounds, crowds fall silent, and we collectively bow our heads to remember those who served, fought and died during the Great War for the freedoms we cherish today. Remembrance, though, is more than an act of thinking about Read more
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At Handsworth Grammar, 24 years on
“Have a fearless attitude to adversity”. My message to Handsworth Grammar School as I returned, 24 years on, as guest speaker for the annual prize giving ceremony. Wandering the halls of my old school brought back many memories of my time here. The values and ethos of HGS and Handsworth, my endz, have always been Read more
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VJ Day 80 on BBC Breakfast
The role of Commonwealth soldiers during WW2 is often overlooked, but in places including Burma and the Far East they bravely fought & deserve greater recognition. On BBC Breakfast this morning I spoke about Commonwealth War Graves Commission efforts to ensure this is so and our For Evermore Tour. Find out more via: http://www.cwgc.org/vj-day You Read more
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Jay Singh-Sohal appointed OBE for Services to Commonwealth Commemoration
The founder and director of the UK’s first memorial to Sikhs who served during the World Wars has been recognised for his voluntary work in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025. Capt. Jagjeet (Jay) Singh-Sohal VR has been appointed an OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) for Services to Commemoration Read more
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