Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Havildar (Sergeant)

Unit:

4/6th Rajputana Rifles, 5th Indian Infantry Brigade, 4th Indian Infantry Division, British Indian Army

Awarded on:

July 8th, 1941

LG 35209/3889.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Jemadar

Unit:

4/6th Rajputana Rifles, 5th Indian Infantry Brigade, 4th Indian Infantry Division, British Indian Army

Awarded on:

December 30th, 1941

"When a large portion of the 5th Indian Infantry Brigade got cut off and surrounded in MEZZE on 19th Jun, this Indian Officer accompanied by Captain A BRUNNEL of the Free French Forces volunteered to carry a message through the enemy lines explaining the situation.

He arrived at Force HQ at dawn with the information having covered ten miles during the night under the most dangerous and difficult conditions.

Although this information arrived too late to save the situation of the troops cut off in MEZZE, it in no way detracts from the magnificent effort put up by this Indian Officer, whose conduct, gallantry and achievement was truly remarkable."

LG 35396/7339.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Jemadar

Unit:

4/6th Rajputana Rifles, 5th Indian Infantry Brigade, 4th Indian Infantry Division, British Indian Army

Awarded on:

December 30th, 1941

"This Indian Officer has been conspicuous for his gallantry and devotion to duty when active as Intelligence Jemadar during operations 7 Feb. - 27 March 1941. Apart from his normal duties of guiding the Battalion during many moves by day and by night - which duties he carried out calmly and confidently - he did invaluable work in collecting scattered portions of the Battalion during the night attack on ACQUA COL 7/8th Feb and in observing and reporting on the situation.

He established an O.P. after the capture of "B" Company's objective and remained there in observation, returning with valuable information only after 'B' Company had been forced to withdraw.

He manned an O.P. during the attack on BRIG'S PEAK on 15th March, 1941, and maintained his position and continued to send valuable information even though his O.P. received a direct hit from an artillery shell. Again during the attack on BRIG's PEAK on 16th March, 1941, he was conspicuous in his efforts to ascertain the situation and his services were invaluable in guiding the Battalion when it withdrew from BRIG'S PEAK to CAMERON RIDGE.

His calm, confident bearing and disregard for personal danger under fire were outstanding throughout and were a great encouragement to all who saw him."

LG 35396/7336.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Jemadar

Unit:

4/6th Rajputana Rifles, 5th Indian Infantry Brigade, 4th Indian Infantry Division, British Indian Army

Awarded on:

December 30th, 1941

LG 35396/7354.