Satty Singh (left) with the British Army
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Glasgow businessman and restaurateur Satty Singh has been appointed Honorary Colonel of an Army Reserve squadron in the city.
Singh, the man behind the popular Mr Singh’s India, has taken on the position with the 52nd (Lowland) Support and Signal Squadron.
The appointment recognises his longstanding contribution to Glasgow’s business and community life, as well as his support for the Armed Forces and military charities.
On his appointment, Singh said: “It is a tremendous honour to be appointed Honorary Colonel of 52 Support and Signal Squadron. I have long admired the British Armed Forces and the proud history shared across the Commonwealth, with generations serving together in defence of our values and freedoms.”
Singh will act as an ambassador for the Army Reserve squadron. His primary role will be to help strengthen links between the military and the local community. Honorary Colonels support their units by raising their profile, supporting recruitment and building relationships between the Army and the public.
Singh’s appointment was announced last Saturday, the 12th, coinciding with Saragarhi Day. The day remembers the 21 Sikh soldiers of the British Indian Army who defended the Saragarhi post in 1897.
Singh explained that the day is one of great importance, he said: “Saragarhi Day holds deep significance for so many of us with Sikh heritage, and it feels especially at this time of year, The story of Saragarhi is one of duty, courage and unwavering commitment, values that resonate strongly with the ethos of the Armed Forces today.”
Satty Singh speaking with the British Army
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Lieutenant Colonel Matt Johns MBE, Commanding Officer of 32 Signal Regiment, described Singh as a “prominent member” of Glasgow’s business community and a long-standing supporter of the Armed Services.
Singh’s appointment begins a new chapter to his decades-long involvement in Glasgow’s business and community life.
