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 | |
| Elevation | 2,703 m (8,868 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,509 m (4,951 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 23°19′03″N 93°45′42″E[1] |
| Geography | |
  Kennedy Peak Location in Burma | |
| Location | Chin, Burma |
| Parent range | Chin 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]
References
- "Burma and Eastern India Ultra-Prominence". peaklist.org. December 2, 2005. Retrieved 2011-02-08.
- "Landscape attractions: Kennedy Peak". MyanmarBurma.Com.
- "Ram Swarup Singh (1919-1944) - Find A Grave Memorial".
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