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Naik Tikaram Thapa M.M. |
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Transcript of Military Medal Citation |
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Brigade |
77 Indian Infantry Brigade |
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Division |
3rd Indian |
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Unit |
3 Bn 6th Gurka Rifles |
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Date of Recommendation |
22nd April 1944 |
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Regtl. No. |
10043 |
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Rank and Name |
Naik TIKARAM THAPA |
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Action for which recommended :- |
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At KAYIN on 18th April 1944 Jemadar PURANBAHADUR GURUNG the Platoon Commander was wounded and had fallen with a grenade in his hand. The pin of the grenade had been extracted and the fuse was burning. On seeing this Naik Tikaram Thapa together with Rifleman Bhairabahadur Thapa rushed forward under M.G. and grenade fire and pulled the Jemadar under cover when the grenade exploded. By this prompt action, these two men with complete disregard of
personal safety saved the life of the Jemadar. |
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Recommended By |
Lt. Col. H.A. SKONE O.C. 3/6 Gurkha Rifles |
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Honour or Reward |
M.M. |
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Signed By |
Brig. D.D.C. Tulloch |
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(London Gazette 31 August 1944) |
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