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Lance-Naik Tek Bahadur Khattri M.M.
[Transcript of Recommendation of Award]
Brigade
Division
Unit
Date of
Recommendation
Regtl. No.
Rank and Name
Action for which recommended -
During the attack on point 2171 overlooking TAUNGNI on 9th Jul 44, L/Nk. TEK BAHADUR KHATTRI was 2 i/c of a section which charged an enemy L.M.G. posn. and occupied it. He went forward to within five yards of the posn and personally carried back three wounded men from this exposed posn. under heavy fire. We then returned to his section for the assault which finally carried the objective. This gallant action undoubtedly saved the lives of his three comrades.
He is recommended for the award of M.M.
A. Harper Lt.Col.
Commanding 93 Coln.
Lt.Col. A. Harper
Commanding 93 Coln.
J. Masters, Lt. Col.
A/Comd. 111 Ind Inf Bde
Honour or Reward
Signed By
W. Lentaigne, Major General
Comd. 3 Ind. Div.
(London Gazette 4 January 1945)