Lance-Naik Tun Lwin B.G.M.

OPERATIONS IN BURMA - MARCH 1943

On 4th April, 43, the Column to which this N.C.O. belonged was attempting to cross the SHWELI River. A bridgehead was in process of being established when the enemy appeared in strength and the crossing had to be abandoned. L/Nk TUN LWIN immediately volunteered to take a boat across. Although in full view of the enemy and under continuous and heavy fire he succeeded in bringing back all the men on the far bank who had not already become casualties. On all occasions his courage and devotion to duty was an inspired example to everyone in his column, whether Gurkha, British or Burman.