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Article: Sacrifices of Indian soldiers in Italy remembered.
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- PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd.
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- October 5, 2007
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Sacrifices of Indian soldiers in Italy remembered
Rome, Oct 5 (PTI) -- In a rare gesture, touching tributes were paid to 5,782 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during the World War II, fighting for Italy against fascist forces.
The ceremony was held for the first time since 1945 at Cassino yesterday to honour Indian soldiers.
In all, about 50,000 Indian troops mostly between the ages of 19 and 22, had fought for freedom in Italy. Close to 50 per cent of them were injured in the war.
Out of twenty Victoria Cross decorations given for bravery during the war in Italy, Indian soldiers won as many as six.
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