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Post by Frenchie on Aug 4, 2009 13:47:06 GMT 1
Two soldiers have shared the honour of becoming the first Sikh Service personnel to guard Her Majesty The Queen and protect the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London. Signaller Simranjit 'Sim' Singh of 21 Signal Regiment (Air Support) and Lance Corporal Sarvjit Singh of 3 Regiment Army Air Corps took up the challenge in a change to tradition, which normally sees soldiers from the Guards of the Household Division standing guard in their distinctive scarlet tunics and bearskin caps. Turbans, long hair and beards are considered a mandatory religious uniform for all Sikhs and keeping uncut hair is required according to the Rehat Maryada, the Sikh instruction for living. MoD Article >>
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