Thaman Gurung VC (2 October 1924 – 10 November 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.
Details
He was 20 years old, and a Rifleman in the 1st Battalion, 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force), in the Indian Army during World War II when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
The citation in the London Gazette reads:
The medal
His medals are not publicly held.
Notes
See also
List of Brigade of Gurkhas recipients of the Victoria Cross
References
Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999) The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997)