"War Office Second World War Official Collection" WITH THE SIKHS IN THE WESTERN DESERT The Sikh is very proud of his beard and hair, and the following pictures show a member of a Sikh Regiment going through his morning toilet. One of the stages in the dressing of the beard and hair, a rather lengthy job to do first thing in the morning. Taken by Lt. Vanderson 06/08/41 W.O. Assignment No. 241