Kennedy Peak (Myanmar)

Kennedy Peak is a 2,703-metre (8,868 ft) peak in the Tedim Township of the Chin State of Burma (Myanmar) that dominates the Tedim Road. It is one of the world's ultra-prominent peaks, as it rises 4,951 feet (more than 1500 m) above all other peaks nearby.[2] It is the second highest mountain in Chin State, next to Mount Victoria.

Kennedy Peak
Mt. Kennedy
Kennedy Peak as seen from Tedim Road
Highest point
Elevation2,703 m (8,868 ft)[1]
Prominence1,509 m (4,951 ft)[1]
ListingUltra
Coordinates23°19′03″N 93°45′42″E[1]
Geography
Kennedy Peak is located in Myanmar
Kennedy Peak
Kennedy Peak
Location in Burma
LocationChin, Burma
Parent rangeChin Hills

It was the site of a battle during World War II in which Ram Sarup Singh, a subedar of the British Indian army, led his unit with great bravery in attacking and capturing a strong Japanese-held position, then persisting despite wounds in defending it against counterattacks, until killed. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross.[3]

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