Bhanbhagta Gurung
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Havildar Bhanbhagta Gurung, VC (Nepali: भनभक्त गुरुङ; September 1921 – 1 March 2008), also known as Bhanbhakta Gurung, was a Nepalese Gurkha recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces, awarded for his actions while serving as a Rifleman with the 3rd Battalion of the 2nd Gurkha Rifles in Burma during the Second World War.
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Born | September 1921 (1921-09) Phalbu, Nepal |
Died | 1 March 2008 (2008-03-02) (aged 86) Gorkha, Nepal |
Allegiance | British India |
Service/ | British Indian Army |
Years of service | 1939–1946 |
Rank | Hon. Havildar |
Unit | 2nd Gurkha Rifles |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Victoria Cross Star of Nepal |
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