Kennedy Peak (Myanmar)
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Kennedy Peak is a 2703 metres (8,868 ft) peak in the Falam District
of the Chin State
of Burma (Myanmar) that dominates the Tedim Road.
Due to its strategic location it was the scene of a battle during World War II
during which Subedar Ram Sarup Singh
undertook actions that would lead to the award of the Victoria Cross
.
Falam District
Tedim District is a district of the Chin State/Zogam in Burma. It consists 5 townships and 515 villages. The major towns include: Chikha , Tonzang , Tiddim, Fort White, Falam and Hakha They call themselves Zomi .-Borders:...
of the Chin State
Chin State
Chin State is a state located in western Burma . The Chin State is bordered by Rakhine State in the south, Bangladesh in south-west, Sagaing Division and Magway Division in the east, Indian state of Manipur in the north and Indian state of Mizoram in the west. The Chin ethnic group make up the...
of Burma (Myanmar) that dominates the Tedim Road.
Due to its strategic location it was the scene of a battle during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
during which Subedar Ram Sarup Singh
Ram Sarup Singh
Ram Sarup Singh VC was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.-Details:...
undertook actions that would lead to the award of the Victoria Cross
Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories....
.