Auction Catalogue

17 September 2020

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Lot

№ 365

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17 September 2020

Hammer Price:
£90

Pair: Rifleman Pirthibahadur Rai, 7th Gurkha Rifles

War Medal 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, G.VI.R. (21138215 Rfn. Pirthibahadur Rai. 7. G.R.)
very fine (2) £40-£50

Pirthibahadur Rai was born in 1925, and enlisted in the Brigade of Gurkhas in November 1943. He served with the 7th Gurkha Rifles and advanced to Corporal. Service included in Malaya, January - November 1948, August 1950 - September 1953, April 1956 - May 1958. He was discharged to pension in January 1959.

Sold with a copied service record.