A fine Second World War Burma operations M.M. group of four awarded to Rifleman Allah Dad, Rajput Rifles, who was decorated for taking out a Japanese bunker with two grenades ‘through the front door’, thereby enabling ‘our attack to go in with the bayonet’

Military Medal, G.VI.R. (13910 Rfmn. Allah Dad, Raj. Rif.), impressed naming; 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; War Medal 1939-45, good very fine (4) £800-1000

M.M. London Gazette 12 July 1945. The original recommendation states:

‘At Kyungyi on 4 March 1945, No. 13910 Rifleman Allah Dad was the member of the leading platoon of his company in an attack.

In the face of heavy fire his company worked its way forward and Rifleman Allah Dad was conspicuous for his courage and dash.

Eventually when the company had in spite of heavy opposition succeeded in getting within assaulting distance, our attack was stopped by heavy fire from a Jap bunker position enfilading the attack at a distance of 25 yards.

Without hesitation and in spite of heavy enemy fire, Rifleman Allah Dad crawled forward and alone engaged the bunker. Eventually he succeeded in getting two grenades into the bunker, killing all its occupants, including two japanese Officers and three other ranks. This act of cool and calculated daring enabled our attack to go in with the bayonet and the enemy was driven out of his position.

The courage and bravery of this Rifleman are worthy of the highest praise.’