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Biography
Rifleman Dhan Bahadur Gurung served with the legendary Gurkha Rifles in the Burma campaign, fighting in some of the most brutal jungle warfare of the entire war. His battalion was part of the force that held the vital positions at Kohima and Imphal, the turning point of the Burma campaign. He was awarded the Indian Distinguished Service Medal for his bravery during the defence of Kohima. After retirement from the British Army, he settled in Oxford, where the Gurkha community has a strong presence.
Biography (Russian)
Стрелок Дхан Бахадур Гурунг служил в легендарных Гуркхских стрелках в Бирманской кампании. Его батальон участвовал в обороне Кохимы и Импхала — переломном моменте кампании. После службы поселился в Оксфорде.
Awards & Decorations
- ★Burma Star
- ★1939-1945 Star
- ★Indian Distinguished Service Medal
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