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Who was the first ever soldier?
Private John Parr (19 July 1897 – 21 August 1914) was an English soldier. He is believed to be the first soldier of the British Empire to fall in action during the First World War.
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John Parr (British Army soldier)
| John Parr | |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private |
| Service number | 14196 |
| Unit | (Duke of Cambridge’s) Middlesex Regiment |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
Who is the most famous Indian soldier?
Captain Vikram Batra, PVC (9 September 1974 – 7 July 1999) was an officer of the Indian Army, posthumously awarded with the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest and most prestigious award for valour, for his actions during the 1999 Kargil War in Kashmir between India and Pakistan.
What is the oldest army in the world?
Oldest active military units still in operation
| Year | Name | Current location |
|---|---|---|
| 1248 | King’s Own Immemorial 1st Infantry Regiment | Madrid, Spain |
| 1479 | 1st Infantry Regiment | Sarrebourg, France |
| 1485 | Yeomen of the Guard | St. James’s Palace, London, England |
| 1506 | Papal Swiss Guard | Vatican City |