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Brigade
Corps
Unit
Date of
Recommendation
Regtl. No.
Rank and Name
Action for which recommended -
Operations in Burma, February - May, 1943.
At PAGO on 25th March 1943 L/Nk. SHERBAHADUR ALE, under the orders of his Platoon Commander, led his section to the attack through the jungle, inflicted casualties on the enemy, got into position for the enemy counter attack, where more casualties were inflicted, and finally on orders withdrew, keeping his section under good order and in control. In other engagements he also did well.
Major J.M.Calvert DSO RE
Column Commander
77th Indian Infantry Brigade
Group
Honour or Reward
Signed By
O.C.Wingate Brig.
Comdr. 77 Ind. Inf. Bde.
H.B.D.Willcox, Lt.Gen.
G.O.C-in-C. C. Command
A.P.Wavell Field-Marshall
Late Commander-in-Chief in India
(London Gazette 19 October 1944)