Bains, Piara Singh

Job appreciation letter for Piara Singh from R.T. Sahani, Divisional Superintendent, Central Railway, Jhansi for his job as a Fitter Chargeman 'C' in 1963-64. Shahani notes that Piara Singh's contributions helped in improving the utilization and the overall performance of the mechanical fettle of the engines at Agra Loco Shed.

Job Certificate for Piara Singh certifying that he has been working at the Central Railway, Jhasi as a Turner from 1948 to 1960, and later as an Apprentice Mechanic from 5th December 1960. Following his training in the Mechanical branch including his course completion from the System Technical School, Jhansi from 1960 to 1963, he was appointed as Cargeman 'C' (Fitting Trade) and later promoted to Chargeman 'B', which he is working as at present.

Job Certificate for Piara Singh certifying that he has been working at the Loco Shed, Bina as a Turner since 4th March, 1948.

Certificate of Achievement for Piara Singh for successfully completing a ten-month Vocational Training Programme in Welding. The certificate was awarded by the government British Columbia Vocational Schools' department of education.

The Apprentice Engineer's Certificate was awareded to Piara Singh upon successful completion of Apprentice Mechanic course in the year 1963 at the System Technical School Jhansi, Indian Railways. His two-year apprenticeship included 13 related theoretical subjects and a practical training with "fitting trade" being the main focus.

Release Notification for Piara Singh for his rank as a Crafts Man, third grade Instrument Mechanic from the I.E.M.E unit of the army. The probabation certificate is valid till 15th May, 1947, which is his date of release from the army.

IRLA (Individual Running Ledger Account) payslip in the name of Piara Singh issued on March 4th, 1947.

True copy of Jamabandi for the year 1983-84 of village Sarhala Khurd, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, issued to Mohinder Singh (son of Basant Singh) for the land owned by Basant Singh, translated from Punjabi to English language.

Photocopy of Piara Singh's Canadian Immigrants record card stating that he migrated to Canada along with his wife, Mohinder Kaur, son, Inderjit Singh and daughter, Hardial Kaur. He applied for immigration through his sister, Mrs. Karam Kaur who was already living in Canada.

The document includes Piara Singh's passing certificate for the Punjab University matriculation exam as well as a character certificate from Khalsa High School that attests to his academic accomplishments and extracurricular activities. Despite having failed in his fifth optional subject, Piara Singh was strongly recommended by his secondary school's headmaster who described him as a student of exceptional moral character as well as a good athelete, being a member of the school's first hockey team.