- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Temporary Captain
- Unit:
- 6th Battalion, 13th Frontier Force Rifles, 5th Indian Division, Indian Army
- Awarded on:
- July 18th, 1941
"On 17th March 1941, this officer was commanding a flank coy which was heavily attacked by at least a battalion of enemy, using mortars, light mortars and grenades. When the enemy succeeded in penetrating the center of his sector he led his Coy Headquarters and a few men whom he had collected to the counter-attack. He was hit by a grenade on the ... of his steel helmet and temporarily blinded in one eye. He was also wounded in the legs, but he continued to lead his men, firing at the enemy at a few yards range with his pistol. The enemy withdrew and Company's position was re-established. He continued to command his Company for another five hours, under shell, mortars and small arms fire until ordered to the rear by a senior officer. His action undoubtedly prevented the development of a very serious situation."