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The Burma Gallantry Medal awarded to Naik Walu Naw, Northern Kachin Levies Burma Gallantr...
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The Burma Gallantry Medal awarded to Naik Walu Naw, Northern Kachin Levies Burma Gallantry Medal (Levy Walu Naw N. Kachin Levies) officially impressed naming, in its somewhat damaged Royal Mint case of issue, extremely fine and rare £3,000-£4,000 --- B.G.M. London Gazette 8 February 1945: 'In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma and on the Eastern Frontier of India.’ The recommendation states: ‘During the period 16th Nov to 16th May 44, Levy Naik WALU NAW was in charge of a Bren Gun Section on the left bank of MALI UKA in the NEOPZUP area for 2 months. This N.C.O. displayed fine courage and skill under heavy Jap Mortar and MG fire. It has been established beyond doubt that WALU NAW killed or seriously wounded 26 Japs. On one occasion when the Japs attacked across the MALINKA to dislodge his section he calmly held his fire until the Japs presented a good target, he then broke up the attack, killing 22 Japs himself.’ Walu Naw ‘was born in Ning Hpum village, Mali Hkrang area, Burma, in 1916, and enlisted in the Northern Kachin Levies, November 1942. He was soon promoted to local Naik for being an expert in firing his gun. He fought against the Japanese several times at Lachyut Tu, Nlaw Hpumtsin Bum, Tayang Zup, Nsawp, Woi Shi, and Nawng Nang. In 1943 a section, led by Naik Walu Naw, ambushed the enemy between Hkrau Ngang Ga and Chyat Tu, killing 12 Japanese, and cutting off their ears of the enemy dead. In 1944 Walu Naw was part of the force that attacked the Japanese force camped in Nawng Nang village, 11 miles from Myitkyina, the capital city of Kachin state. Fighting began at 1:00am, and by 6:00am the two Companies had overrun the enemy camp, killing five Japanese soldiers and capturing much ammunition and rations. For this action Naik Walu Naw was awarded the B.G.M. He died at Gan Daru village, Mali Hkrang area, on 17 July 1989.’ (The above details extracted from letter written by the recipient's son and included with lot). Sold together with a photograph of the recipient wearing his medal.
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The Burma Gallantry Medal awarded to Naik Walu Naw, Northern Kachin Levies Burma Gallantry Medal (Levy Walu Naw N. Kachin Levies) officially impressed naming, in its somewhat damaged Royal Mint case of issue, extremely fine and rare £3,000-£4,000 --- B.G.M. London Gazette 8 February 1945: 'In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma and on the Eastern Frontier of India.’ The recommendation states: ‘During the period 16th Nov to 16th May 44, Levy Naik WALU NAW was in charge of a Bren Gun Section on the left bank of MALI UKA in the NEOPZUP area for 2 months. This N.C.O. displayed fine courage and skill under heavy Jap Mortar and MG fire. It has been established beyond doubt that WALU NAW killed or seriously wounded 26 Japs. On one occasion when the Japs attacked across the MALINKA to dislodge his section he calmly held his fire until the Japs presented a good target, he then broke up the attack, killing 22 Japs himself.’ Walu Naw ‘was born in Ning Hpum village, Mali Hkrang area, Burma, in 1916, and enlisted in the Northern Kachin Levies, November 1942. He was soon promoted to local Naik for being an expert in firing his gun. He fought against the Japanese several times at Lachyut Tu, Nlaw Hpumtsin Bum, Tayang Zup, Nsawp, Woi Shi, and Nawng Nang. In 1943 a section, led by Naik Walu Naw, ambushed the enemy between Hkrau Ngang Ga and Chyat Tu, killing 12 Japanese, and cutting off their ears of the enemy dead. In 1944 Walu Naw was part of the force that attacked the Japanese force camped in Nawng Nang village, 11 miles from Myitkyina, the capital city of Kachin state. Fighting began at 1:00am, and by 6:00am the two Companies had overrun the enemy camp, killing five Japanese soldiers and capturing much ammunition and rations. For this action Naik Walu Naw was awarded the B.G.M. He died at Gan Daru village, Mali Hkrang area, on 17 July 1989.’ (The above details extracted from letter written by the recipient's son and included with lot). Sold together with a photograph of the recipient wearing his medal.
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