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Netrabahadur ThapaNetrabahadur Thapa was a Nepalese recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Details He was 28 years old, and an Acting Subadar in the 2nd Bn., 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army during the Second World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 25/26 June 1944 at Bishenpur, Burma (now Myanmar), Subadar Netrabahadur Thapa was in command of a small isolated hill post, when the enemy attacked in force. The men, inspired by their leader's fine example, held their ground and the enemy were beaten off, but casualties were very heavy and reinforcements were requested. When these arrived some hours later they too became casualties, but the subadar, undeterred, retrieved the ammunition himself and took the offensive with grenades and kukris, until he was killed. Further information The medal Location now known. Reference See also External links This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.
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