The Commune of Monotone in Italy along with the Italian Military historians have unveiled the 'VC Yeshwant Ghadge Sundial Memorial' in Perugia's Montone area to honour Indian troops that fought alongside the Italian campaign in the Second World War, announced the Ministry of Defence.

• The memorial is also dedicated to soldier Yeshwant Ghadge, who was killed during the war in Upper Tiber Valley. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for British armed forces.
• According to a press release by the Defence Ministry, Dr Neena Malhotra, Ambassador of India in Italy and the Indian Defence Attaché represented India during the ceremony, along with a large number of Indian citizens.
• More than 50,000 Indian Army soldiers participated in the Italian Campaign during the Second World War and six Indian soldiers were awarded with the Victoria Cross. Thousands of Indian soldiers were killed and are commemorated in the 40 Commonwealth War Graves spread all over Italy.