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Subadar La Bang La M.C. |
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Transcript of Military Cross Citation |
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Brigade |
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Division |
3rd Indian |
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The Burma Rifles attached Dah Force |
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Date of Recommendation |
14th July 1944 |
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Regtl. No. |
50093 |
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Rank and Name |
Subadar La Bang La |
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Action for which recommended :- |
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Subadar LA BANG LA took part in the Burma Campaigns of 1941/42 and 1943. On approximately May 2nd Sub LA BANG LA was ordered to take a section of 15 freshly recruited levies to set up an ambush of the BHAMO-MYITKYINA road and to remain there until a suitable target appeared. He held his position for 36 hours allowing several small parties of enemy to pass unmolested. Finally on the evening of approximately May 4th a strong party of marching enemy accompanied by two slow-moving lorries entered his ambush position. Subadar LA BANG LA gave the order to open fire. As a result of this ambush between 50 and 60 enemy were killed and many more injured. The two lorries were destroyed. The G.C.O. withdrew his section when the enemy counter-attacked. Throughout the operations in the Kachin Hills his conduct was exemplary and he showed great aptitude for leadership. |
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Recommended by |
Lt.Col. D.C. Herring Comd. Dah Force |
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Honour or Reward |
Military Cross |
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Signed By |
Major General W.D.A. Lentaigne Comd. 3 Ind. Div. General G. Giffard Commander-in-Chief 11 Army Group |
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(London Gazette 02.01.1945) |
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