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Naik Tum Bahadur Gurung MM
[Transcript of Recommendation of Award]
Brigade
Division
Unit
Date of
Recommendation
Regtl. No.
Rank and Name
Action for which recommended -
On 10th April 1944 this NCO displayed leadership and courage of the highest order. When his section was cut off by the enemy and whilst under intense fire, this NCO extricated his section from an undesirable position and taking up another position to a flank, took offensive action against 26 lorry loads of enemy reinforcements.
His outstanding (Illegible) and courage was very largely responsible for the successful crossing of a difficult (Illegible) by the rest of the unit.
(Signed) J.R. Morris, Brigadier,
Comd. 111 Ind Inf Bde.
Field 10 Jul 44.
Maj D.S. McCutcheon
O.C. 40 Coln 3/4 PWO Gurkha Rifles
Honour or Reward
Signed By
W. Lentaigne, Major General
Comd. 3 Ind.Div.
O.W.H. Leese Lt-Gen
C-in-C Allied Land Forces SEA
(London Gazette 13.09.45)