Haviladr Dhurbu Singh Thapa IDSM

Operations in Burma. February - May 1943

On 13th March, 1943, on the IRRAWADDY River, the enemy attacked the column with fire at the moment when the animals were in the process of being moved into a safe hiding place. The machine-guns had been sited the previous evening and were doing good work, but their position was exposed and the crew of one was killed. With complete disregard of danger and under heavy fire, Havildar DHURBU SINGH THAPA, carried the gun to a new site, obtained a fresh crew and rapidly brought it once more into action with good effect. His conduct on this occasion was typical of the initiative and coolness which he invariably displayed when in action. After the Column dispersed, he brought in a party of man with valuable information.