British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on 28 June honoured Rajindar Singh Dhatt with a Points of Light award at a UK-India Week reception at 10 Downing Street.
- The Points of Light award recognise outstanding people whose service is making a difference in their communities and whose stories can inspire others towards innovative solutions to social challenges in their own communities and beyond.
- Dhatt was one of the last surviving Sikh soldiers who fought in World War II. Dhatt aged 101 was recognised for his service and work running the ‘Undivided Indian Ex-Servicemen’s Association’ to help bring together British Indian war veterans.
- Dhatt had joined the British Indian Army during the Second World War and excelled up the ranks, being promoted to Havildar Major (Sergeant Major) in 1943.
