Chindit Military Awards
Select recipient name to view the commendation.| British Equivalent | |||
| Commissioned Officers | Subedar | (Sub) | None |
| Jemadar | (Jem) | None | |
| (Above normally served as platoon commanders) | |||
| Non-Commissioned Officers | Havildar | (Hav) | Sergeant |
| Naik | (Nk) | Corporal | |
| Lance Naik | (L/Nk) | Lance Corporal | |
| Privates | Rifleman | (Rfn) | Private |
Victoria Cross (VC)
For most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemyLieutenant George Albert Cairns Somerset Light Infantry attached South Staffordshire (Posthumous)
Major Frank Gerald Blaker MC The Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment) attached 9th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army (Posthumous)
Rifleman Tul Bahadur Pun 6th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army
Captain Michael Allmand Indian Armoured Corps attached 6th Gurkha Rifles (Posthumous)
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
For gallantry or services to the war effort.Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
For gallantry or services to the war effort.
1944 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
| Maj Gen W.D.A Lentaigne DSO | 4th Gurkha Rifles | Commander Special Force |
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
For gallantry or services to the war effort.Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
For gallantry or services to the war effort.
1944 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
| Lt Col R. Chalkley GM | Royal Army Ordnance | Ensured Force fully equipped / Retrieved unexploded bomb |
| Lt Col J.S. Pope | Royal Artillery | Organised the Supply Drops to the Force |
| Col H.T. Alexander | Cameronians | Planning & organisation of training & operations. U.S. liaison |
| Lt Col H.J. Lord | (General List) | Planning and organisation of the Force Air Base |
| Col C.C. Fairweather | Royal Signals | Achieved and maintained successful signals organisation and operations |
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
1943 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
| Capt H.J. Lord | General List | HQ/ |
| Maj G.M. Anderson | King's (Liverpool) | HQ/ |
|
Maj R.B.G. | Berkshire | HQ/ |
| Capt N. Whitehead | Burma Rifles |
8 Col/ |
1944 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
| Capt M.M. Campbell | RAMC | Medical Officer with devotion to duty hard to equal |
|
Maj J.S. | RAMC | Overcame difficulties to setup temporary hospital |
| Maj J.J. Elbert | RAMC | Transfer to/from planes and treatment of many casualties |
| Lt Col E.F. Kyte | Royal Engineers | Planning for Operation Thursday |
| Maj J.W. Robinson | Royal Engineers | Went ahead of Brigade to prepare the march route through difficult terrain |
| Capt A.A. Tuck | King's (Liverpool) | Staff Captain responsible for stores and supplies |
| Maj R.H.R. Stainton | King's (Liverpool) | Commanded Rear Bde HQ plus duties of D.A.Q.M.G. |
| Maj K.I. Barlow | RAVC | Veterinary officer undertaking other difficult tasks |
| Maj F.B. Ledlie | RIASC | Trained the Force in Animal Transport and Management |
| Capt L. Lazum Tang | Burma Rifles | Propaganda and recruitment of Kachin Hills locals |
| Lt J.G. Crowne | Nigeria | Setup and operated improvised Brigade Signals |
| Maj P. Hothersall | REME | Ensured Force had all the specialised equpiment it required |
| Maj K. Richmond | Royal Artillery | Air Liaison Officer with the USAAF |
| Maj R.D. Cheetham | RASC | Force Senior Supply Officer |
| Lt Col A.H. Knight | Gloucestershire | Organisation at air base providing air supplies |
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
For Officers who had rendered meritorious or distinguished service in war, under fire or under conditions equivalent to service in actual combat with the enemy.Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
For Officers who had rendered meritorious or distinguished
service in war, under fire or under conditions equivalent to
service in actual combat with the enemy.
1943 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
2nd Bar to DSO |
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| Brig O.C. Wingate DSO | Royal Artillery | Brigade Commander |
DSO |
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| Capt Aung Thin | Burma Rifles |
Brigade HQ Group/ |
| Lt Col L.G.Wheeler | Burma Rifles |
Comdr Burma Rifles/ |
| Maj J.M. Calvert | Royal Engineers | 3 Column Commander |
| Maj B.E. Fergusson | Black Watch | 5 Column Commander |
1944 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
Bar to DSO |
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| Brig J.M. Calvert DSO | Royal Engineers | Operation Thursday, fly in to Broadway |
DSO |
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| Maj T.D. Ross | Black Watch | Numerous actions |
| Lt Col G.G. Green | Black Watch |
Comm. 2 Bn Black Watch/ |
| Lt Col C.J. Wilkinson | Leicesters | Commanded 2 Cols in action near Indaw |
| Lt Col H.N.Daniels | Leicesters | Successfully harassed enemy over many days |
| Maj J.G. Lockett MC | Leicesters |
Col Commander/ |
| Capt J.E.D. Wilcox | South Staffords |
Henu/ |
| Lt Col R. Degg | South Staffords |
Bn Commander/ |
| Maj D.G.C. Whyte | RAMC | Senior Medical Officer Blackpool |
| Capt J. Masters | 4th Gurkha Rifles | Commanded 111 Brigade, Blackpool |
| Lt Col H.A. Skone | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Battalion commander and 2nd i/c Henu block |
| Lt Col N.F.B. Shaw | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Battle of Mogaung |
| Brig J.R. Morris | 9th Gurkha Rifles |
Bde Commander/ |
| Brig D.D.C. Tulloch MC | Royal Artillery | Operation Thursday |
| Lt Col W.P. Scott MC | King's (Liverpool) | Initial glider landings at Broadway |
|
Sqn Ldr R.G.K. | RAF | Senior RAF Officer/ |
| Col F.D. Rome | Royal Fusiliers |
Emplanement/ |
| Lt Col T.J. Barrow | Beds and Herts |
Bn+Col Commdr/ |
|
Lt Col P.H. | York and Lancs |
Bn Commdr/ |
| Lt Col T.V. Close | Queens |
Col Commdr/ |
| Lt Col C.P. Vaughan | Nigeria |
Bn+Col Commdr/ |
Indian Order of Merit (IOM)
Awarded for conspicuous acts of gallantry in battle by officers and other ranks of the Indian Army.Indian Order of Merit (IOM)
Awarded for conspicuous acts of gallantry in battle by officers
and other ranks of the Indian Army.
1943 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
|
Jem Manbahadur |
3/2 Gurkha Rifles | 2 Col/ |
1944 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
| Jem Lalbir Guring | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Defence of Henu block |
| Jem Riki Rami Ale | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Led numerous attacks at Battle of Mogaung |
| Sub Tika Bahadur Khattri | 9th Gurkha Rifles | Led platoon to clear enemy and take objective |
Indian Distinguished Service Medal (IDSM)
Awarded for distinguished services in the field for Indian commissioned and non-commissioned officers and men of the Indian regular forcesIndian Distinguished Service Medal (IDSM)
Awarded for distinguished services in the field for Indian
commissioned and non-commissioned officers and men of the Indian regular forces.
1943 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
| Sub Kum Sing Gurung | 2nd Gurkha Rifles | 3 Col/ |
| Sub Tikajit Pun | 2nd Gurkha Rifles | Leadership on arduous return journey |
|
Hav Dhurbu Singh |
2nd Gurkha Rifles | Irrawaddy, recovered and used MG |
| Hav Ran Sing Gurung | 2nd Gurkha Rifles | NCO of great courage and resource |
|
L/Nk Arkar Bahadur |
2nd Gurkha Rifles | Engaged enemy to cover withdrawal |
| L/Nk Milbahadur Thapa | 2nd Gurkha Rifles | Ambushed enemy, |
| L/Nk Sherbahadur Ale | 2nd Gurkha Rifles | Led attack, inflicted casualties on enemy |
| Rfn Ramkrishna Limbu | 2nd Gurkha Rifles | Muleteer. For gallantry and devotion |
1944 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
| Hav Top Bahadur Rana | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Mogaung, captured enemy machine gun |
| Nk Patti Thapa | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Defence of Henu block |
|
Nk Ghaman Sing | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Killed 4 enemy with rifle and bayonet in attack |
| Nk Moti Lal Thapa | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Captured vital position and held it under severe fire at all cost |
|
Hav Tilak Bahadur | 9th Gurkha Rifles | Led platoon attack to take objective |
|
Rfn Narbahadur | 9th Gurkha Rifles | Bravery & courage of the highest order |
|
Hav Chakra Bahadur | 9th Gurkha Rifles | Prevented heavy losses at river crossing |
Military Cross (MC)
Award for commissioned officers of the rank of captain and below, and warrant officers, for gallant and distinguished services in action.Military Cross (MC)
Award for commissioned officers of the rank of
captain and below, and warrant officers, for gallant and
distinguished services in action.
1943 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
|
| Capt D.C. Herring | Burma Rifles | Kachin Hills/ |
|
| Capt W.B.E. Petersen | Burma Rifles | Various successful attacks on enemy | |
| Capt P.C. Buchanan | Burma Rifles | Guerilla recce at Wuntho | |
| Capt G.P. Carne | Burma Rifles | Extended march Shweli/ |
|
| Lt J.C. Bruce | Burma Rifles | Block on Irrawaddy River for crossing | |
| Capt J.C. Fraser | Burma Rifles | 5 Col/ |
|
| Capt W.D. Griffiths | Burma Rifles | 3 Col/ |
|
| Lt Saw Chit Kyin | Burma Rifles | 1 Column | |
| Sub Ba La Sein | Burma Rifles | Volunteered for dangerous mission and was attacked | |
| RSM W. Livingstone | King's (Liverpool) | 8 Col/ |
|
| Maj K.D. Gilkes | King's (Liverpool) | 7 Col Commander | |
| Lt G.H. Borrow | King's (Liverpool) | HQ No.2 Group Intelligence Officer | |
| Lt D.C. Menzies | King's (Liverpool) | 5 Col/ |
|
| Maj W.P. Scott | King's (Liverpool) | 8 Column Commander | |
| Capt J.S. Pickering | King's (Liverpool) | Irrawaddy River crossing | |
| Lt. R.S. Clarke | 2nd Gurkha Rifles | 1 Col/ |
|
| 2nd Lt H.D. James | 2nd Gurkha Rifles | 3 Col/ |
|
| Lt J.G. Lockett | Seaforth Highlanders | 3 Col/ |
|
| Flt Lt R.G.K.Thompson | RAF | RAF Liaison/ |
|
1944 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
|
Bar to MC |
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| Maj J.C. Bruce MC | Burma Rifles | Led successful operations as 65 Column Commander | |
|
Maj E.M.D. | Leicesters | Actions at Kyusanlai Pass | |
|
Capt C.V.E. | Royal Engineers |
Henu/ |
|
MC |
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| Maj G.H. Astell | Burma Rifles | Mawlu Chaung battle | |
| Lt W.D. Hardless | Burma Rifles | Various actions with 111 Brigrade | |
| Sub La Raw | Burma Rifles | Many successful reconnaissance and fighting patrols | |
| Sub Khawma | Burma Rifles | 50+ recce missions/ |
|
|
Sub Kara Nand | Burma Rifles | Charged forward alone and beat off enemy patrol | |
| Sub Agu Di | Burma Rifles | Captured enemy agents/ |
|
| Jem Lian Nawn | Burma Rifles | Beat off enemy attack, rescued injured | |
| Jem John Hla Shein | Burma Rifles | Took command of whole troop when officer wounded | |
| Jem Bu Gyan | Burma Rifles | Rescue of Platoon/Intelligence gathering | |
| Sub Saw Min Maung | Burma Rifles | Rescue of colleagues at Loinawk | |
| Sub La Bang La | Burma Rifles | Ambush on enemy killing 50+ | |
| Lt G.B. Down | Burma Rifles | Showed great initiative when under attack | |
| 2/Lt Saw Lader | Burma Rifles | Performed dangerous reconnaissances | |
| Capt F.B. Newbould | Burma Rifles | Actions at Tatlwin | |
| Jemadar Godwiller | Burma Rifles | Guided lost party to safety over 9 days | |
|
Capt D.M.E. | 4th Gurkha Rifles | Held up enemy attack. Enemy withdraw | |
| Maj D.S. McCutcheon | 4th Gurkha Rifles | Rescued wounded officer while under heavy enemy fire | |
| Lt B.S. Burns | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Henu/ |
|
|
Jem Digbahadur | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Beat off enemy attack on White City | |
|
Jem Bhagtbir | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Henu, routed enemy on Pagoda Hill | |
| Capt G.W.F. Smith | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Battle of Mogaung | |
| Maj J.M. Ritchie | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Led Company into attack despite being wounded | |
| Lt C.K. Rooke | 6th Gurkha Rifles |
Counterattack White City/ |
|
| Lt J.G.A. Lucas | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Wounded but continued to lead Coompany attack | |
| Lt Col P.G. Cane | 9th Gurkha Rifles | Outstanding leadership and courage | |
| Capt M.E. Busk | 9th Gurkha Rifles | Bold recce mission inside enemy position | |
|
Sub Indra Bahadur | 9th Gurkha Rifles |
Broadway defence/ |
|
|
Sub Karna Bahadur | 9th Gurkha Rifles | Led attack and bayonet charge | |
|
Jem Yembahadur | 9th Gurkha Rifles |
Broadway/ |
|
|
Jem Kesh Bahadur |
9th Gurkha Rifles | Led successful charge on enemy position | |
|
Sub Yem Bahadur | 9th Gurkha Rifles | Beat off enemy attacks on numerous occasions | |
| Lt J.W. Pasmore | 9th Gurkha Rifles | Engaged many enemy single handed whilst wounded | |
| Lt D.L.G. Scholey | South Staffords | White City/ |
|
| Maj E.L. Butler | South Staffords | Battalion Adjutant/Defence of Henu block | |
| Capt A.S. Railton | South Staffords | Outstanding and sustained courage | |
| Lt N. Durrant | South Staffords | Attacks at Henu/ |
|
| Capt H.P.N. Benson | South Staffords |
White City defence/ |
|
| Maj. F.Hilton | South Staffords |
White City defence/ |
|
| Lt. F. Halliwell | South Staffords |
White City defence/ |
|
| Capt J.S. Ross | Beds and Herts | 16
Col/ |
|
| Lt. J.C. Salazar | Beds and Herts | 61 Col/ |
|
| Capt L.J. Stevens | Beds and Herts |
61 Col/ |
|
| Lt A.D. Pond | Beds and Herts |
61 Col/ |
|
| Lt J. Devlin | Beds and Herts |
16 Col/ |
|
| Capt T.C. Thorne | RAMC |
Medical Officer/ |
|
| Capt J.S.I. Chesshire | RAMC |
Medical Officer/ |
|
| Capt R.A.B. Kinloch | RAMC |
Medical Officer/ |
|
| Capt O.P. Llewellyn | RAMC |
Medical Officer/ |
|
| Capt T.A. Taylor MB | RAMC | Column Medical Officer | |
| S/Ldr R.J. Jennings | RAF | Repeated reconnaissance in presence of enemy. Killed 4 enemy | |
| F/Lt J. Gillies, DFM | RAF | Destruction of enemy ammunition dump | |
| F/Lt B.J.V. Young | RAF | Directed Supply Dropping and Air Support in dangerous circumstances | |
| F/Lt G. Allan | RAF/RNZAF | Directed Air Support numerous times. Stopped enemy patrol | |
| Lt E.R. Macaulay | Nigeria |
Attacks on enemy/ |
|
| Maj G.M.K. Hall | Nigeria | Attacked enemy fox hole with Bren gun | |
| Lt. D.E. Arnold | Nigeria | Kyusanlai Pass/ |
|
| Maj C.C.A. Carfrae | Nigeria |
Col Commdr/ |
|
| Lt F.H. Luxa | York and Lancs | Courageous Animal Transport Officer | |
| Capt W.A. Johnston | York and Lancs | Commanded reconnaissance platoon | |
| Lt G.S. Pearce | York and Lancs | Wounded continued to lead platoon | |
|
Capt T.L. Wilson | York and Lancs | Always involved at enemy engagements | |
| Lt-Col B.J. Brennan | Cameronians |
Bn/Col Commdr/ |
|
|
Reverend (Capt) | Cameronians | Organised evacuation of wounded | |
| Lt P.B. Chambers | Cameronians | Led platoon under heavy enemy attack | |
| Capt W.A. Anderson | Black Watch | Delayed enemy counter attack | |
| Lt G.F. Anderson | Black Watch | Fought through superior enemy forces | |
| Capt H.W. Swannell | Black Watch | Nathkokyin battle. Attack on Pungan | |
| Capt A.B. Whitehead | King's (Liverpool) | Blackpool, withheld prolonged attack | |
| Lt T.A. Riley | King's (Liverpool) | Blackpool, inflict heavy enemy casualties | |
| Lt A.B.B. Woodburn | King's (Liverpool) | Holding positions and counterattack | |
| Lt S.J. Smith | Leicesters | Inwa/ |
|
| Maj E.C. Booth | Leicesters | Led troops to take Kyusanlai Pass | |
| Maj J.C. Harrington | Lancs Fusiliers | Great leadership of rifle company | |
| Capt W.G.O. Butler | Lancs Fusiliers | Defence of block over many nights | |
| Maj E.F.O. Stuart | Lancs Fusiliers | Mogaung, rescue ammo dump fire | |
| Maj J.C. White | Reconnaissance | Led attacks and capture enemy positions | |
| Lt J.H. Virgo | Reconnaissance | Wounded, continued to lead troops and direct fire | |
| Maj A.S. Gurling | RIASC | Battle of Mogaung | |
| Lt A.S. Binnie | DWR | Special gilder detachment | |
| Capt G.V. Faulkner | IMS/IAMC | Maintained hospital behind enemy lines | |
| Capt W.M. Park | Royal Signals |
Signal Officer White City/ |
|
| Lt. J.C. Finlay | Queens | Recce of Indaw area | |
| Maj W. Nimmo | Argyll & Sutherland | Force Demolition Force disrupting enemy L of C | |
| Maj P. Cox | Royal Artillery |
Defence of Broadway/ |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Awarded for gallantry in action.Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Awarded for gallantry in action.
1943 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
| CSM R.S. Blain | King's | 3 Col/ |
|
CSM R.M. |
King's | Repel enemy attack during river crossing |
| Cpl P. Dorans | King's | 5 Col/ |
| Sgt F.E. Pester | Royal Engineers | 5 Col/ |
1944 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
| Sjt J. Perry | South Staffords |
Attack on Henu/ |
| L/Cpl J. Young | South Staffords |
Henu/ |
| Sjt W. Bolton | King's Own | Blackpool/ |
| Pte J. Levene | King's |
Gallant actions by Bren gunner |
| Sjt A. Hough | Beds and Herts | Exceptional comander of mortar detachment |
| CSM W. Cargill | Black Watch | Defence of Command Post |
| Sjt J. Donald | Cameronians | 26 Col/ |
|
Sjt J.T. | Leicesters | Withstood enemy attack when wounded |
| Sjt Alhassan Geiri | Nigeria | Organised and led counterattack after ambush |
Military Medal (MM)
Awarded to non-commissioned officers and men of the army for individual or associated acts of bravery brought to notice by recommendation of a commander-in-chief in the field.Military Medal (MM)
Awarded to non-commissioned officers and men of the army for
individual or associated acts of bravery brought to notice by
recommendation of a commander-in-chief in the field.
1943 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
| CSM T. Thomson | King's (Liverpool) | 2 Group HQ |
| Sgt J. Thornborrow | King's (Liverpool) | 5 Col/ |
| Cpl H.H. Day | King's (Liverpool) | 3 Col/ |
| Pte C.N.Guest | King's (Liverpool) | 3 Col/ |
| CSM J. Cairns | King's (Liverpool) | 5 Col/ |
1944 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
Bar to MM |
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| Tpr M.J. Flynn, MM | Reconnaissance | Beat off several enemy counter attacks |
MM |
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|
Hav Shib Jang | 4th Gurkha Rifles | Killed/ |
|
Nk Tum Bahadur | 4th Gurkha Rifles | NCO with great leadership and courage |
| Rfn Purna Bahadur | 4th Gurkha Rifles | Rescued wounded under heavy fire |
| Hav Tilbir Gurung | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Mogaung rescued 2 officers under fire |
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Rfn Bhairabahadur | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Saved life of platoon commander |
| Hav Bal Bahadur Pun | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Mogaung capture bridge when wounded |
| Hav Bhimlal Gurung | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Mogaung exceptional courage in battle |
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Hav Pahalsing | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Mogaung captured vital enemy bunker |
| Nk Tikaram Thapa | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Saved life of platoon commander |
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L/Nk Thamansing | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Mogaung prevented heavy casualties |
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L/Nk Tula Ram | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Courage in action, repel counterattack |
| Rfn Chhiring Lama | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Broke up counter attack single handed |
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Hav Kulbahadur | 6th Gurkha Rifles | NCO of high standard of duty and leadership |
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Nk Chandraprasad | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Returned to lead section even though wounded |
| Rfn Bahadur Thapa | 6th Gurkha Rifles | Knocked out enemy machine gun post |
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L/Nk Tek Bahadur | 9th Gurkha Rifles | Rescued 3 wounded under heavy fire |
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L/Nk Lal Bahadur | 9th Gurkha Rifles | Cleared enemy trenches under MG fire |
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Rfn Gupta Bahadur | 9th Gurkha Rifles | Charged and cleared enemy MG position |
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Hav Tirth Bahadur | 9th Gurkha Rifles | Heavy enemy casualties by mortar fire |
|
Nk Khalbahadur | 9th Gurkha Rifles | Broadway/ |
| Rfn Dilli Bahadur | 9th Gurkha Rifles | Excellent covering fire though wounded |
| Sjt C.C. Perkins | Nigeria | Rescue wounded. Recce enemy position |
| Sjt Abdullai Banana | Nigeria | Rescued 2 wounded under heavy fire |
| Cpl Adamu Gafasa | Nigeria | Section commander courage & initiative |
| Cpl Ibrahim Mansu | Nigeria | Drove off enemy attacks without officer |
| Cpl Audu Tuberi | Nigeria | Led attacks even though wounded twice |
|
Pte Mailafu |
Nigeria | Courage and dash/ |
|
Pte Umoru | Nigeria | Wounded twice, kept Bren gun in action |
| CSM A. Kitt | Nigeria | Disposed of enemy soldiers on night patrols |
| Sjt Umoru Numan | Nigeria | Personally attacked bunker. Outstanding qualities. |
| Cpl Adamu Bauchi | Nigeria | Great leadership of section |
| Sjt H. Cropper | Lancs Fusiliers | Beat off enemy with bayonet charge |
| Sjt W.H. Haynes | Lancs Fusiliers | Battle of Mogaung. Bayonet charge |
| Sjt K.E. Crute | Lancs Fusiliers | Battle of Mogaung |
| Sjt J.J. Gibson | Lancs Fusiliers | Defence of White City whilst wounded |
| Sjt B. Lowton | Lancs Fusiliers | Battle of Mogaung |
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L/Cpl W. | Lancs Fusiliers | Bren gun attack on enemy position |
| Sgt H. Bottomley | Lancs Fusiliers | Kept platoon in action, attended wounded |
| Sjt W. Bartlam | South Staffords | White City
Defence/ |
| Sjt W. Clift | South Staffords | Henu/ |
| L/Sjt J.C. Jenkins | South Staffords |
White City Defence/ |
| Cpl G.A. Ferrand | South Staffords | White City
Defence/ |
| Pte W. Muggleton | South Staffords | Rescued 3 wounded under fire |
| Pte A.B. Bristow | South Staffords | White City
Defence/ |
| Pte S.J.C. Danks | South Staffords |
Battle of Mogaung/ |
| L/Cpl V.J. Higgins | South Staffords | White City/ |
| CSM S. Robson | King's Own | Recovery and reply to enemy ambush |
| Sjt F.W. Pratt | King's Own | Blackpool/ |
| L/Sjt L. Mahon | King's Own | Blackpool/ |
| L/Cpl A. Halsall | King's Own | Protection of Blackpool evacuation |
| Pte D. Brown | King's Own | Wounded, captured, led Japs to ambush |
| C/Sgt R. Fox | King's Own | Defense at Blackpool block |
| Sjt. R.A. Ross | Leicesters |
Tatlwin/ |
| Sjt H. Eden | Leicesters | Ambush Kusanlai Pass. Rescue wounded |
| Sgt H.R. Cowie | Leicesters | Routed enemy with bayonet charge |
| Cpl F. Fox | Leicesters | Cover withdrawal after enemy ambush |
| Sjt S.D. McFall | King's (Liverpool) | Courageous Section Commander |
| Sjt J.J. McQuillam | King's (Liverpool) | Wounded disposing enemy grenade |
| Sjt W.H. Boon | King's (Liverpool) | Gallantly led section clearing village |
| Cpl H.W. Smith | King's (Liverpool) | Blackpool covering fire killed 5 Japs |
| Gnr W.S. Sawyer | Royal Artillery |
Rescue of wounded during attack/ |
| Bdr L.J. Summers | Royal Artillery | Attacked enemy fox holes single handed |
| Gnr L.E. Turner | Royal Artillery | Used bren gun/ |
| Gnr T. Condon | Royal Artillery | White City defence |
| Sjt C. McCluskey | Black Watch |
Kysenlei Pass/ |
| L/Cpl D. McLellan | Black Watch | Saved 3 wounded from enemy capture |
| Pte J. Welsh | Black Watch | Commended for numerous actions |
| Sjt H. Dodd | Royal Signals | Performed officer's role when needed |
|
Sigmn J.H. | Royal Signals |
77BdeHQ/ |
| Sigmn A.E. Ward | Royal Signals |
77BdeHQ/ |
| Sjt H. Steen | York and Lancs |
Bren gun attack/ |
| Cpl S. Priestley | York and Lancs | Great courage on recce missions |
| L/Cpl T.Y. Brown | York and Lancs | High risk recce missions |
| Pte J. Munt | RAMC | Rescued wounded under heavy fire |
| Sjt. R.L.M. Waters | RAMC | Evacuated wounded mulitple times |
| Cpl J.F. Evans | Beds and Herts | Battle of Mogaung |
| Pte R. Boyd | Beds and Herts | Bayonet charged Japs single-handed |
| Sjt. R.C. Newton | Reconnaissance | Wounded, repeatedly drove off enemy |
| Tpr M.J. Flynn | Reconnaissance | Kept machine gun in action |
| Pte T.B. Bramble | Queens | Rescued many wounded under fire |
| Gnr G.W. Parchment | Cameronians | Killed crew of enemy heavy machine gun |
| Sjt A.N. Frazer | RAF |
White City/ |
Burma Gallantry Medal (BGM)
Awarded by the Governor of Burma to officers, NCO's and men of the Burma forces for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the performance of their duities. Intended for Burmese troops who showed gallantry short of that required for the VC, MC or Empire Gallantry MedalBurma Gallantry Medal (BGM)
Awarded by the Governor of Burma to officers, NCO's and men of
the Burma forces for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the
performance of their duities. Intended for Burmese troops who
showed gallantry short of that required for the VC, MC or Empire
Gallantry Medal
1943 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
| L/Naik Tun Lwin | Burma Rifles | No.1 Col/ |
| Rfn Hpau Wai La | Burma Rifles | No.1 Col/ |
| Jem Lian Nawn | Burma Rifles | Various actions with Bde HQ party |
1944 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
| Nk Lazang Tu | Burma Rifles | Attacked enemy killing 5 |
| Nk Kya Lin | Burma Rifles | Beat off enemy singlehanded |
| Hav Hla Maung | Burma Rifles | Entered enemy position to fetch villager |
| Hav Sauk Kunga | Burma Rifles | Attacked enemy when heavily outnumbered |
British Empire Medal (BEM)
British Empire Medal (BEM)
1943 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
| Sgt P.R. Chivers |
Royal | No.3 Col/ |
| Cpl R.W. Pike | King's (Liverpool) | No.5 Col/ |
|
Sgt R.A. | King's (Liverpool) | No.5 Col/ |
1944 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
| Pte R. French | Beds and Herts | Performed role of Medical Officer |
| Sgt J.C. Grummit | Beds and Herts | Animal Transport Officer |
| Sigmn H.E. Froom | Royal Signals | Volunteered for dangerous mission |
| L/Sgt C.A. Ralph | Royal Signals | Led wireless detail |
| L/Sjt S. Oliver | Royal Engineers | Rescued trapped burning men |
| Sjt J.R. Roberts | RAMC | Medic at glider landings |
| Sgt G.D. Barley | King's Own | In charge of 46 Col. Signals |
| S/Sgt W.L. Mearns | RASC | HQ Staff Duties |
Certificate of Gallantry
Certificate of Gallantry
1944 Campaign |
Regiment |
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| Hav Bahadur Gurung | 4th Gurkha Rifles | |
| L/Nk Aitbur Pana | 4th Gurkha Rifles | |
| Rfn Jit Bahadur Thapa | 4th Gurkha Rifles | |
| Rfn Damar Bahadur Gurung | 4th Gurkha Rifles | |
| Hav Dila Sing Gurung | 4th Gurkha Rifles | |
| Jem Chhabi Lal Thapa | 6th Gurkha Rifles | |
| Nk Sher Bahadur Thapa | 6th Gurkha Rifles | |
| Nk Moti Ram Thapa | 6th Gurkha Rifles | |
| Nk Balbir Pun | 6th Gurkha Rifles | |
| L/Nk Rabi Lal Thapa | 6th Gurkha Rifles | |
| L/Nk Gyan Bahadur Karki | 9th Gurkha Rifles | |
| Rfn Jagat Bahadur Khattri | 9th Gurkha Rifles | |
| Cpl G. Fletcher | King's Own | |
| L/Sjt T. Pickering | King's Own | |
| L/Cpl R. Williams | King's Own | |
| Pte D.W. Thompson | King's Own | |
| Pte J. Cramp | King's Own | |
| Pte A. Reid | King's Own | |
| Sjt Shaibu Godabawa | Nigeria | |
| Sjt Garaba Gombe | Nigeria | |
| Cpl Buba Biu | Nigeria | |
| Cpl Jemo Maidoba | Nigeria | |
| Pte Yando Audu | Nigeria | |
| Cpl G. Evans | Royal Signals | |
| Cpl A.M. Yuille | Royal Signals | |
| L/Cpl J.E. Kirke | Royal Signals | |
| Cpl H.M. Jones | Royal Signals | |
| Sjt W.W. Trott | Reconnaissance | |
| L/Cpl F.C. Brown | Reconnaissance | |
| L/Cpl F.C. Brown | Reconnaissance | |
| Sjt. T. Temple | Cameronians | |
| Cpl L. Shepherd | Cameronians | |
| Sjt P.O. O'Connor | Lancs Fusiliers | |
| Cpl J. Worsley | Lancs Fusiliers | |
| Sjt C.W.J. Hart | York and Lancs | |
| Pte A.H. Spark | York and Lancs | |
| Cpl L.E. Muggleton | Leicesters | |
| Pte T. Jones | Leicesters | |
| Pte R. Tucker | Border | |
| Pte C.T.J. Dunford | Border | |
| Spr R. Thebold | Royal Engineers | |
| Spr W.J. Terry | Royal Engineers | |
| Sjt J.A. Chaplin | King's (Liverpool) | |
| L/Cpl J.A. Holden | South Staffords | |
| Pte A. Tomlinson | DWR | |
| Hav U Byit Tu | Burma Rifles | |
| Gnr W.H.C. Wales | Royal Artillery | |
| Pte Baba Bruce | WAAMC |
American Awards to British
Note - Reason for awards -The awards were made by U.S. General Stilwell to members of 77th Brigade for aiding the the American and Chinese offensive in North Burma by capturing Mogaung.
American Awards to British
Note - Background of awards -
The awards were made by U.S. General Stilwell to members of 77th Brigade for aiding the the American and Chinese offensive in North Burma by capturing Mogaung.
The awards were made by U.S. General Stilwell to members of 77th Brigade for aiding the the American and Chinese offensive in North Burma by capturing Mogaung.
1944 Campaign |
Regiment |
Action and Place |
Silver Star |
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| Brig J.M. Calvert DSO | Royal | Comd Ind Inf Bde |
| Lt J.E.D. Wilcox | South Staffords | |
| Jem Riki | 6th Gurkha Rifles | |
| L/Nk Balbir | 6th Gurkha Rifles | |
Soldiers' Medal |
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| Maj K.I. Barlow | RAVC | |
British Awards to Allied Personnel
Notes - Background of awards -(i) The USAAF provide Air Support to the Chindits
(ii) American led Chinese forces arrived at the Battle of Mogaung to aid 77th Brigade
British Awards to Allied Personnel
Note - Background of awards -
(i) The USAAF provided Air Support to the Chindits
(ii) American led Chinese forces arrived at the Battle of Mogaung to support 77th Brigade
(i) The USAAF provided Air Support to the Chindits
(ii) American led Chinese forces arrived at the Battle of Mogaung to support 77th Brigade
1944 Campaign |
Force |
Action and Place |
DSO |
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| Brig-Gen W.D. Old | Troop Carrier Comd USAAF | |
| Col P.G. Cochran | No. 1 Air Commando USAAF | |
OBE |
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| Col Li Hung | Chinese Army | Battle of Mogaung |
MC |
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| 1st Lt R.R. Brackett | U.S. Army | Braodway glider landings and airstrip construction |
| 1st Lt G.M. Hellyer | Troop Carrier USAAF | Close liaison between ground troops and air crews |
| Capt D.C. Tulloch | U.S. Army | Medical officer at glider landings. Search for crashed glider. |
| Maj Pang Hak Lup | Chinese Army | Battle of Mogaung |
| Capt Su Yu Ping | Chinese Army | Battle of Mogaung |
MM |
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| S/Sjt R.S. Eudy | No. 1 Air |
Rescued wounded from crashed aircraft to safety |