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Tin, Maung

Service number:
15510
Nationality:
Indian (1858-1947, British Colony)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Rifleman
Unit:
Force 136, Special Operations Executive (SOE), British Government
Awarded on:
December 20th, 1945
Citation:
"Rfn MAUNG TIN is attached to E Gp and is operating in the field in enemy occupied territory under control of Force 136.
He has repeatedly shown initiative and utter contempt of danger. On 21st he volunteered to recover a B11 wireless set which had been abandoned during the attack on DAWTAMAR. He successfully carried out his mission, penetrating enemy positions alone. THroughout present operations he has shown courage and devotion to duty of a very high order."
Burma Gallantry Medal (BMG)

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