Sikh war memorial founder honoured in King's Birthday Honours
The founder of the UK's first war memorial to Sikhs who served during the World Wars has been recognised for his voluntary work in the King's Birthday Honours List.
Captain Jagjeet Singh-Sohal VR has received an OBE for services to the commemoration of Commonwealth soldiers who served for Great Britain.
Capt Singh-Sohal, 42, has led the Sikh commemoration events for more than a decade, and serves as a trustee of the Commonwealth War Foundation and advises several other military charities.
He revealed that he was "humbled" and "elated" to have been appointed an OBE.
"It has been the honour of my life to commemorate those from across the Commonwealth who fought during the World Wars, so that their memory lives on forevermore," the Army reservist said.
"The valour of the Sikhs in particular inspired me to join the Army Reserve, to deploy on operations and fight for my country, and create the national WW1 Sikh Memorial.
"My hope is that young people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds like mine are inspired by those who serve to take a stand for the freedoms we cherish today."
The trained television journalist and filmmaker founded the WW1 Sikh Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum in 2015 to ensure that the bravery of Sikh soldiers was remembered at a place of national significance.
Capt Singh-Sohal, who was born and raised in Handsworth, Birmingham, has also further created and delivered educational programmes and events for people from diverse backgrounds about the Sikh contribution during the Frontier Wars, World Wars and continued service in modern Britain.
Overall, King Charles III has recognised 70 British Army personnel with honours and awards.
Regular and reserve soldiers have been rewarded for their exceptional vision, persistent selfless commitment and professional drive.
The men and women who have received awards have made outstanding contributions both at home and abroad.
These include the provision of specialist medical knowledge that has saved the lives of hundreds of service personnel in the line of duty, providing outstanding support to veterans, safely removing a World War Two bomb found in a garden that could have destroyed hundreds of homes, and aiding the UK's efforts to support Ukraine, saving the lives of countless Ukrainian soldiers and helping keep Ukraine in the fight well beyond expectations.
Paul Carney, the previous Army Sergeant Major, who now serves with the Corps of the Royal Engineers, has been made an OBE.
"He has demonstrably improved the lives and professional outputs of the British Army soldier," his citation said.
"His advocacy has touched everything from infrastructure to dress policy and operations.
"His influence has been evident in most soldier-facing policy over the past two years, and his contributions have always improved it."
His Majesty's Birthday Honours – British Army
Promotions in and appointments to the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
As Knight Commander (KBE)
Lieutenant General Charles Seymour Collins DSO OBE
Promotions in and appointments to the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath
As Companion (CB)
Major General Zachary Raymond Stenning OBE
Promotions in and appointments to the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
As Commanders (CBE)
Colonel Nicholas Owen Fitzgerald MBE, Army Reserve
Colonel Iain Edward Gibb KHS
Colonel Graham John Sefton
Brigadier Alexander James Smith
As Officers (OBE)
Colonel Patrick Andrew Allen
Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Timothy Anderson, The Royal Gurkha Rifles
Major Paul Christopher Carney, Corps of Royal Engineers
Lieutenant Colonel Joanne Patrice D'Arcy, Royal Army Medical Service
Colonel Stephen Weatherley Davies, Army Reserve
Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Jon Young Elford, The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment
Lieutenant Colonel James Robert Green, Grenadier Guards
Lieutenant Colonel Glenis Jane Helena Maloney, Royal Corps of Signals, Army Reserve
Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Andrew Wyville Nelson, Corps of Royal Engineers
Colonel Richard David Newland
Lieutenant Colonel Steven Carnell Pengilly, The Rifles
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Stanley Reeves MBE, The Royal Regiment of Scotland
As Members (MBE)
Warrant Officer Class Two Mehmet Alan Asir VR, The Parachute Regiment, Army Reserve
Major Timothy Richard Barker, Royal Tank Regiment
Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Kenneth Bingham VR, The Royal Logistic Corps, Army Reserve
Major Stephen Barry Brown, Royal Corps of Signals
Staff Sergeant Gordon Alexander Bruce, Royal Army Physical Training Corps
Lieutenant Colonel Stephen John Candlin, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Army Reserve
Major William Edward Cook, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Major Christopher Michael Roy Danby, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
Major Neil Alan Richard Donaghy, Royal Corps of Signals
Captain Michael Wayne Eynon VR, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Army Reserve
Major Alexander James Farrall, The Royal Regiment of Scotland
Warrant Officer Class One Tracy Anne Freer VR, Adjutant General's Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch), Army Reserve
Major Douglas James Graham, The Queen's Royal Hussars
Major William Peter Hodgson, Adjutant General's Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch)
Captain Thomas William Hulme, General Service Corps, Army Reserve
Warrant Officer Class One Adam Johnston, The Royal Logistic Corps
Warrant Officer Class Two Stephen Alan Jones, Royal Regiment of Artillery
Lieutenant Colonel Bharat Sunil Kara, The Royal Logistic Corps, Army Reserve
Major David James Love, Adjutant General's Corps (Royal Military Police)
Lieutenant Colonel James David Lyon, Royal Army Medical Service
Major Jonathan Matthew Marsay, Royal Regiment of Artillery
Warrant Officer Class Two Donald Scott Cameron McGregor, Royal Army Physical Training Corps, Army Reserve
Sergeant Christopher John Morgan, The Welsh Guards, Army Reserve
Major Amelia Anne Morrissey, Adjutant General's Corps (Army Legal Services Branch)
Major Martin James Murphy, The Royal Logistic Corps
Staff Sergeant Emmanuel Oppong, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Lieutenant John William Pickering, Army Cadet Force
Major Andrew Victor Poulton, Adjutant General's Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch)
Major James William Reaney, The Rifles
Major Marcus Alexander Rokeby Roberts, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, Army Reserve
Captain Richard Michael St John Sheehan, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
Warrant Officer Class One Colin Peter James Giblin Sinclair, The Royal Logistic Corps, Army Reserve
Lieutenant Colonel Katherine Frances Badham-Thornhill, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Major Luke William Turrell JP, Royal Regiment of Artillery
Major Tom Paterson Watson, Royal Regiment of Artillery
Major William Welsh, Army Cadet Force
Corporal Ceiron Alexander Williams, The Parachute Regiment
Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Wilson, The Queen's Royal Hussars
Major Paul William Young, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Royal Red Cross
As an Ordinary Associate of the Royal Red Cross, Second Class
Warrant Officer Class One Ashley Grant Coull, Royal Army Medical Service
King's Volunteer Reserves Medal
Warrant Officer Class Two Mark Vere Ebdon VR, The Royal Welsh, Army Reserve
Colonel Alexander John Grindlay Forbes TD VR, Army Reserve
Warrant Officer Class Two James Charles McMillen VR, The Royal Logistic Corps, Army Reserve
Colonel Andrew James Gerard Ryan TD VR, Army Reserve
Warrant Officer Class One Nathan John Toms VR, Corps of Royal Engineers, Army Reserve
King's Commendation for Valuable Service
Major Brent Stephen William Carter, Royal Army Medical Service
Corporal Connor-James Derek Davidson, The Royal Regiment of Scotland
Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Cameron Long QGM, The Royal Logistic Corps
Major Jonathan Grant Studwell MBE, Intelligence Corps
Major Paul Robert Wooster, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Non-Op Gallantry
King's Commendation for Bravery
Lance Corporal Charley Dean Draper, Corps of Royal Engineers
Lance Corporal Rhys Jamie Petersen, Corps of Royal Engineers
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