Sher Bahadur Thapa
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Sher Bahadur Thapa (Nepali: शेरबहादुर थापा) VC (20 November 1921 – 19 September 1944) 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.
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Born | 20 November 1921 Ghalechap, Jyamaruk, Tanahu district, Nepal |
Died | 19 September 1944 (aged 22) San Marino |
Buried | Gurkha War Cemetery, Rimini |
Allegiance | British India |
Service/ | British Indian Army |
Years of service | 1942-44 † |
Rank | Rifleman |
Unit | 1st Battalion, 9th Gurkha Rifles |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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