Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A rare Second War Burma Gallantry Medal awarded to Lance Naik Renu Gurung, The Burma Regiment, for his gallantry in attacking a Japanese position in the Kachin Hills, 14 March 1944, having been wounded in action less than a month earlier whilst on a recce behind enemy lines

Burma Gallantry Medal, G.VI.R. (54684 L Naik Renu Gurung, The Burma Regt.) suspension re-affixed, possibly brooch mounted, naming rubbed, with test marks to edge, good fine £800-£1,200

Only 207 Burma Gallantry Medals, and three Bars, were awarded during the period of its existence, from 1940-47.

B.G.M. London Gazette 22 June 1944:
‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma and on the Eastern Frontier of India.’

The recommendation states:
‘At Pinsau, Kachin Hills on 14 March 1944. Before the main attack, enemy patrols were seen, this man together with three Sepoys went out to trail them. Meanwhile the main attack on our posn. went in. He and the three Sepoys attacked the enemy force from the flank. This gallant action drove part of the force back and prevented from completely encircling our posn. (Less than three weeks before he had been wounded while collecting information which proved of great value, of enemy dispositions in another sector). His bold action and determination undoubtedly assisted in the enemy being beaten off.’