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Kennedy Peak is an 8,868ft peak situated in the Falam district of Myanmar's Chin State.

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Kennedy Peaks fame came largely as a result of the actions of Ram Swarup Singh, an Indian subadar (lieutenant) in the 2nd Battalion, 1st Punjab Regiment of the British Indian Army. On 25 October 1944, Singhs platoon and one other were ordered to attack a strategic position along Burmas Teddim Road, which was being held by the

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Japanese. Their bid to take the position was successful, but Singhs legs were badly injured. Despite his injuries, the brave platoon leader kept on, even after the Japanese launched a counter-attack. Singh was injured again, but refused to give up without a fight, killing four enemy soldiers before he was mortally wounded. For his bravery and dedication, Ran Swarup Singh was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest honor bestowed upon members of the armed forces members of the British Commonwealth for displaying great bravery in the face of enemy forces.

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Kennedy Peak is listed as one of Asias ultra-prominent peaks. Although it is not a mountaineering destination, the mountain has a 4,951-foot edge over any surrounding peaks. Throughout the world there are only 1,515 known ultra-prominent peaks, 14 of which are located in Myanmar (Burma) or on the Myanmar-India border. Kennedy Peak and the surrounding region are significant locations

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when it comes to the preservation of Myanmars biodiversity. The area is of special interest to bird-watchers, and is listed as an important Endemic Bird Area (EBA). Threats mainly arise in the form of deforestation and human encroachment on wildlife habitats.

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