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Lance-Naik Tun Lwin 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 |
2 Burma Rifles |
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Date of
Recommendation |
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Regtl. No. |
3309 |
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Rank and Name |
Lance-Naik TUN LWIN |
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Action for which recommended :-
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OPERATIONS IN BURMA - MARCH 1943
On 4th April, 43, the Column to which this N.C.O. belonged was
attempting to cross the SHWELI River. A bridgehead was in process of
being established when the enemy appeared in strength and the
crossing had to be abandoned. L/Nk TUN LWIN immediately volunteered
to take a boat across. Although in full view of the enemy and under
continuous and heavy fire he succeeded in bringing back all the men
on the far bank who had not already become casualties. On all
occasions his courage and devotion to duty was an inspired example
to everyone in his column, whether Gurkha, British or Burman.
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Recommended By |
Major G.D.Dunlop, MC, Royal Scots.,
Column Commander
77 Indian Infantry Brigade Group.
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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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