Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War 1944 immediate ‘Burma operations’ M.M. awarded to Naik Safaraz Khan, 3/2nd Punjab Regiment, for capturing an enemy position on the Tiddim Road, 1 November 1944, despite half his section being killed or wounded in the process

Military Medal, G.VI.R. (9927 Nk Sarfaraz Khan Punjab R) two digs in obverse field, very fine £500-£700

M.M London Gazette 22 March 1945.

The Recommendation states: ‘On 1 November 1944, during the operations against Vital Corner, Naik Sarfraz [sic] Khan was ordered to secure part of an enemy position overlooking MS 14 on the Tiddim - Fort White Road.

He led his section forward with dash and determination, checked the superior enemy before they had time to occupy their posts and established himself with his section as close as possible to the bunkers in which the enemy took up position.

Although prevented from digging in by constant enemy sniping at close range he maintained his position dominating the enemy to his front and despite the fact that half his section were killed or wounded refused to be dislodged.

Naik Sarfraz Khan’s action in promptly closing with the enemy was of the greatest assistance in establishing his platoon on a vital feature and his cheerful determination under fire was an inspiration to all.’