Awards
Thapa's Last Stand Naik Mahabir Thapa
Period : 1961 UN intervention in CongoIn September 1961, the Gorkha Rifles was a part of the UN's Operation in stife torn Congo. Along with an Irish company it advanced along Lufira bridge to relieve UN forces besieged by the enemy at Jadotville. The enemy was strongly entrenched in the area and the UN forces were soon compelled to retreat. They had retreated a few kilometers when they were caught in an ambush. Though grievously injured. Thapa held on till the last of the retreating forces and reached a safe position. He succumbed to his injuries soon afterwards. Naik Mahabir Thapa was posthumously honoured with the Mahavir Chakra for the courage of highest order. | Other CategoriesHero of Phir Thil Major Satyapal ChopraHavildar Fateh Singh Lone Gunner Sepoy Dewan Singh The Gallant Havildar Lance Havildar Daya Ram The Unstoppable Chuna Ram Havildar Chuna Ram Major Hari Chand Blood in the Snow Sepoy Amar Singh Hero in Civies civilian labourer, Ismail Mohammad Rifleman Dhonkal Singh Master Strategist Lt.Colonel Khanna Main CategoriesParam Vir ChakraAshoka Chakra Maha Vir Chakra Kirti Chakra Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vir Chakra Shaurya Chakra President's Police and Fire Services Medal for Gallantry Sena Medal |
