Home ❯ Military Awards ❯ Awardees ❯ BGM
Rifleman Hpau Wai La B.G.M.
[Transcript of Recommendation of Award]
Brigade
Corps
Unit
Date of
Recommendation
Regtl. No.
Rank and Name
Action for which recommended -
OPERATIONS IN BURMA - FEBURARY 1943
On 16th Feburary, 1943, near MAINGYAUNG - BURMA, this Rifleman was returning to a forward patrol which was ahead of No. 1 Column. While proceeding along a track he met a patrol of the enemy numbering about fifteen. He engaged the enemy alone killing three with his rifle. By this action he prevented No. 1 Column from being surprised by the enemy.
Captain G.P.Carne
2nd Burma Rifles
Honour or Reward
Signed By
Brigadier O.C. Wingate
Comdr. 77 Ind. Inf. Bde.
General Auchinleck
Commander-in-Chief in India
(London Gazette 05.08.1943)