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Dipprasad Pun, a Nepalese sergeant of the Royal Gurkha Rifles, demonstrated remarkable courage on the night of September 17, 2010, during the War in Afghanistan.
He bravely defended his patrol base near Babaji in Helmand province, single-handedly repelling a force of 12 to 30 Taliban insurgents.
Convinced he was facing imminent death, he resolved to inflict maximum damage on the enemy.
During the intense engagement, Pun discharged 250 rounds from his machine gun, 180 rounds from his rifle, and employed 17 hand grenades along with a Claymore mine.
He was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for an act of bravery. Upon receiving the award, Pun said that he had no choice but to fight.
He bravely defended his patrol base near Babaji in Helmand province, single-handedly repelling a force of 12 to 30 Taliban insurgents.
Convinced he was facing imminent death, he resolved to inflict maximum damage on the enemy.
During the intense engagement, Pun discharged 250 rounds from his machine gun, 180 rounds from his rifle, and employed 17 hand grenades along with a Claymore mine.
He was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for an act of bravery. Upon receiving the award, Pun said that he had no choice but to fight.
Dipprasad Pun, a Nepalese sergeant of the Royal Gurkha Rifles, demonstrated remarkable courage on the night of September 17, 2010, during the War in Afghanistan.
He bravely defended his patrol base near Babaji in Helmand province, single-handedly repelling a force of 12 to 30 Taliban insurgents.
Convinced he was facing imminent death, he resolved to inflict maximum damage on the enemy.
During the intense engagement, Pun discharged 250 rounds from his machine gun, 180 rounds from his rifle, and employed 17 hand grenades along with a Claymore mine.
He was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for an act of bravery. Upon receiving the award, Pun said that he had no choice but to fight.
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