Sikhs Welcome Home British Soldiers From Afghanistan

October 8, 2009

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Sikh Times

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Guru Nanak Gurdwara Wolverhampton welcomed the 4th Mercian Regiment to join the Sikh congregation for the Sunday service.

The 4th Mercian Regiment arrived in Wolverhampton on October 2, there were emotional scenes as the 130-strong Normandy Company from the 4th Battalion, The Mercian Regiment arrived at their headquarters in Fallings Park, Wolverhampton

The troops were in Helmand Province for six months during a summer described as “brutal” by army chiefs.

Pat McFadden MP for Wolverhampton South East  joined the soldiers on Sunday at the Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Wolverhampton.

“It was a very moving experience to see the soldiers in the congregation sitting cross legged, paying homage to the Sikh faith[."]