Narbahadur Thapa
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]
Narbahadur Thapa | |
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Portrait of Naik Narbahadur Thapa, AC | |
| Born | March 1921 Nepal |
| Allegiance | India |
| Service/ | British Indian Army Indian Army |
| Years of service | 11 November 1940 - ?? |
| Rank | Naik |
| Service number | 10341 |
| Unit | 5/5 Gorkha Rifles |
| Battles/wars | Operation Polo |
| Awards | Ashoka Chakra |
Reference
- "Naik Nar Bahadur Thapa". Thank You Indian Army.
- "Gallantry Award Winners: List Of Military Personnel Who Got Ashoka Chakra". India Times.
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