Lachhiman Gurung
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Lachhiman Gurung VC (Nepali: लाछिमान गुरुङ; 30 December 1917 – 12 December 2010)[2] was a Nepalese–British 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. He is best known as the "Gurkha who took on 200 soldiers with only one hand" because of his actions in World War II.
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Lachhiman Gurung | |
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Nickname(s) | VC Baajey |
Born | (1917-12-30)30 December 1917 Dahakhani, Chitwan, Kingdom of Nepal |
Died | 12 December 2010(2010-12-12) (aged 92) London, England |
Allegiance | British India India |
Service/ | British Indian Army Indian Army |
Years of service | 1940–1947 |
Rank | Hon. Havildar |
Service number | 87726[1] |
Unit | 4th Battalion, 8th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army |
Battles/wars | World War II • Burma campaign |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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