Agansing Rai
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Agansing Rai VC (24 April 1920 – 27 May 2000) 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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Agansing Rai VC | |
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Born | (1920-04-24)24 April 1920 Amsara, Okhaldhunga district, Kingdom of Nepal |
Died | 27 May 2000(2000-05-27) (aged 80) Kathmandu, Nepal |
Allegiance | British India India |
Service/ | British Indian Army Indian Army |
Rank | Honorary Captain |
Unit | 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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