NETRABAHADUR, Thapa
	PERSONALIA   Name:  Netrabahadur, Thapa Date of birth:  January 8th, 1916 (Rahu Village, Bhirkot, Nepal) Date of death:  June 26th, 1944 (Bishenpur, Burma) Nationality:  Nepalisch ??             VICTORIA CROSS Rank: A/Subadar Unit: 5th. Royal Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army Received on: 23 January 1945 Action: On 25/26 June 1944 Subadar Netrabahadur was the commander of a forward post near Bishenpur, Burma. When the enemy attacked this post, Subadar Netrabahadur managed to motivate his men with his brave behaviour and excellent leadership. They managed to beat off the enemy attack, but after they were reinforced they were attacked for a second time. The allies suffered heavy casualties this time and Subadar Netrabahadur was one of the last men standing until he was eventually shot and killed. Details: Netrabahadur Thapa, no known grave, name on the Rangoon Memorial. Burma.         Provide alterations or additional information Picture source:   Information source(s):   - Victoria Cross Reference - The Register of the Victoria Cross - published by This Engeland 1997 - ISBN 0906324270 - Special thanks to Iain Stewart from The History of the Victoria Cross