With the discovery of the Victory Medal of Private Buckam Singh an heroic story of bravery and adventure has been uncovered. Buckam Singh who died alone without his family has once again been reunited and embraced by his family of fellow Sikh Canadians after a separation of nearly a century. HIs story of valour, bravery and sacrifice for his country will now be told and retold and celebrated by generations of Sikh Canadians. A memorial ceremony now takes place every year at Private Buckam Singhs grave.
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