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Nanavati, Nalinkumar Dhirrajlal

Service number:
IC.216
Nationality:
Indian (1858-1947, British Colony)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Major
Unit:
5th Mahratta Light Infantry, Indian Army
Awarded on:
June 23rd, 1945
Received in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.

LG 37184/3742.
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Major
Unit:
5th Mahratta Light Infantry, Indian Army
Awarded on:
December 13th, 1945
Received in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.

LG 37386/6076.
Military Cross (MC)

Sources

  • - Supplement to The London Gazette of 17th July 1945, Issue 37184, dated 19th July 1945
    - Supplement to The London Gazette of 11th December 1945, Issue 37386, dated 13th December 1945

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