AR fetes WWII veteran at Moreh
Source: The Sangai Express
Tengnoupal, November 17 2019:
Moreh Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under aegis of HQ IGAR (South) felicitated World War II veteran Rifleman Sarki Dhan Thapa of 4 Assam Rifles at his residence in Nepali Basti of Moreh town, Tengnoupal District, today.
A press release issued by IGAR (S) said that Rifleman Sarki Dhan Thapa has rendered glorious service from March 6, 1942 to July 1, 1957 and has participated in various historical military campaigns including Op Homleng in Burma -1943, Kangla Tombi, Imphal, Op Rangoon -1944, Op Naga War - 1956.The brave veteran has been awarded with the prestigious medals of Burma Star, 1939 - 1945 Star and The Burma Silver Star, it added.
The ceremony was also attended by the ex servicemen of Moreh town.