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Auction: 23111 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 885

Four: Colour-Sergeant Kharakbahadur Pun, 1/2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles), who was 'mentioned' in Malaya

War and India Service Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, with M.I.D. oak leaves (21131094 Sgt. Kharakbahadur Pun. 2.G.R.); Indian Independence 1947 (21131094 Cpl. Kharakbahadur Pun. G.R.), mounted as worn, very fine.(4)

M.I.D. London Gazette 29 June 1954.

Kharakbahadur Pun, a native of Bemi, Chandrakot, Gulmi was born in 1922 and enlisted in the Indian Army on 17 October 1940. Having served in India during the Second World War, he joined the Brigade of Gurkhas on 1 January 1948, being appointed Corporal the same day. He was advanced Sergeant in February 1925 and Colour-Sergeant in November 1956. He served in Malaya on no less than four tours (October 1948-August 1951, April 1952-February 1955, September 1955-June 1956 and August 1956-May 1959). Kharakbahadur was discharged on 27 December 1959 with 'Exemplary' service but was not in receipt of a L.S. & G.C. Medal due to being 'severely reprimanded' for offences (I.A.A. Section 39i, 31c & 30i) at Dehra Dun in July 1944; sold together with copied service record.

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Sold for
£180

Starting price
£140