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Rifleman Hpau Wai La B.G.M.
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Transcript of Burma Gallantry Medal Citation
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Brigade |
77th Indian Infantry Brigade
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Corps |
4th Corps
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Unit |
2nd Bn. The Burma Rifles |
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Date of
Recommendation |
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Regtl. No. |
8386 |
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Rank and Name |
Rifleman HPAU WAI LA |
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Action for which recommended :-
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OPERATIONS IN BURMA - FEBURARY 1943
On 16th Feburary, 1943, near MAINGYAUNG - BURMA, this Rifleman
was returning to a forward patrol which was ahead of No. 1 Column.
While proceeding along a track he met a patrol of the enemy
numbering about fifteen. He engaged the enemy alone killing three
with his rifle. By this action he prevented No. 1 Column from being
surprised by the enemy.
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Recommended By |
Captain G.P.Carne
2nd Burma Rifles |
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Honour or Reward |
B.G.M. (Immediate)
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Signed By |
Brigadier O.C. Wingate
Comdr. 77th Ind. Inf. Bde.General Auchinleck
Commander-in-Chief India |
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(London Gazette 05.08.1943) |
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