On 100 Years of World War I, Army Celebrates Role of Indian Soldiers Mar 08, 2015 22:43 pm IST Published On Mar 08, 2015 22:43 pm IST Last Updated On Mar 08, 2015 23:14 pm IST Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email For a century, it has been India's forgotten war - a war in which more than 74,000 Indians were killed. Now, on the centenary of World War One, the government and the Indian Army is recognising the sterling contribution of Indian jawans. Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email 74,363 Indians were killed in World War I. Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email Between August 1914 and November 1918, 15,00,000 Indians were recruited to fight the Great War. Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email Indian soldiers fought in France, Belgium (Flanders), Mesopotamia and Persia, East Africa, Gallipoli and the Far East. Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email Indian soldiers won 11 Victoria Crosses, the highest war time gallantry medal for valour.
