Narbahadur Thapa | |
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![]() Portrait of Naik Narbahadur Thapa, AC | |
Born | March 1921 Nepal |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | ![]() ![]() |
Years of service | 11 November 1940 - ?? |
Rank | ![]() |
Service number | 10341 |
Unit | 5/5 Gorkha Rifles |
Battles/wars | Operation Polo |
Awards | ![]() |
Naik Narbahadur Thapa, AC was an Indian Army soldier who was awarded with the first ever living India's highest peacetime military decoration Ashoka Chakra for his bravery in Operation Polo.[1] He served as a soldier with the 5/5 Gorkha Rifles.[2]
Reference
[edit]- ^ "Naik Nar Bahadur Thapa". Thank You Indian Army.
- ^ "Gallantry Award Winners: List Of Military Personnel Who Got Ashoka Chakra". India Times.