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Auction: 20003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 78

A Second World War 'Tiddim Road 1944' Burma operations I.D.S.M. group of four awarded to Havildar B. Singh, 1st Battalion, 1st Punjab Regiment

Indian Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (12030 Hav Baddan Singh, 1-1 Punjab R.); 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; War Medal 1939-45, mounted for wear, good very fine (4)

I.D.S.M. London Gazette 13 September 1945. The original recommendation states:

'During the recent operations on the Tiddim Road this young N.C.O. has been commanding a rifle platoon with outstanding success and gallantry.

During the advance on Dollouang, this NCOs platoon was a van-guard and due to his initiative and quick decision his platoon was able to surprise the Jap and gain a footing on top of the ridge which dominated the Jap position. The Japs on realising that they had lost vital ground immediately counter-attacked the platoon. The counter attack failed with heavy casualties to the Jap. Due to the initiative and technical skill of Havildar Baddan Singh the Bn. was also able to consolidate the position thereby cutting the Jap main L of C from Kennedy Peak to Dollouang.

On October 31st Havildar Singh was ordered to carry out an ambush on the Dollouang-Pimpi Track. He so disposed his platoon that he was able to kill 6 of a patrol of 7 Japs that came into the trap. The leading scouts of the Jap patrol were allowed to walk within 6 feet of Havildar Singh before he gave the order to fire by which time the whole Jap party was within reach of the leading section.

On another occasion this NCO was ordered to take a recce patrol behind the Jap lines in Bhopi Vum area; he carried out his patrol with characteristic boldness and returned with valuable information.

Throughout the period Havildar Singh has shown a very fine personal example of determination, boldness and skill and although only a junior Havildar he has commanded his platoon (which was only 15 strong) with outstanding success and his actions have been a tonic to all ranks.'

Baddan Singh was a Jat Sikh from Manupur, Patiala State.

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Sold for
£1,900

Starting price
£750