Tribute Paid To World War II Martyrs At KanglaTongbi War Memorial
14 March, 2014
Lt Gen Amit Sarin, SM, VSM, DGIT and Col Comdt Army Ordnance Corps paid floral tribute to the martyrs of World War II at Kangla Tongbi War Memorial on 13 Mar 14.
Standing tall in Khengjang village of Kangla Tongbi area, Sadar Hills under Senapati district, the war memorial is a mute testimony to the fighting prowess of the Army Ordnance Corps, a logistics organization. During the Second World War (1942-1945) when the marauding Japanese forces were trying to open their line of communication to Kohima, a small but determined detachment of the 221 Advance Ordnance Depot put a stiff resistance stalling the advance of Japanese forces till reinforcements arrived and turned the tide against the Japanese.
To commemorate the exemplary courage, bravery, unflinching devotion to duty and supreme sacrifice made by the Ordnance personnel of 221 Advance Depot, a memorial was raised in Kangla Tongbi village.
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This Press Release was posted on March 15, 2014
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