A Second World War ‘Arakan 1944’ M.M. group of eight awarded to Lance-Naik Mohammad Sabar, 2nd Bttalion Punjab Regiment

Military Medal, G.VI.R. (18468 L/Nk. Mohd. Sabar, 2 Punjab R.) engraved naming; 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals, these unnamed; Pakistan Independence Medal 1947 (3533322 Sep. Mohd. Sabar, 13 F.F. Rif.); Pakistan Republic Day Medal 1956, unnamed; Medal of Military Service, 3rd Class, bronze and enamel, unnamed, very fine (8) £700-800

M.M. London Gazette 22 June 1944.

Recommendation reads: ‘Arakan 1944. On the 12 of March 1944 two platoons were attacking a strong enemy position on Boomarang (ref. 507478) L/Nk. Mohd. Sabar was the leading Section Comdr. and came under heavy fire. L/Nk. Mohd. Sabar crawled forward at the head of and led his section up to the enemy position. He himself threw hand grenades and fired with his T.M.C., killing four Japs. He then led his Section in a charge on to the position. His courage & leadership were outstanding.’

With mounting bar bearing ribbons and copied recommendation.