Naik Narbahadur Thapa, AC was an Indian Army soldier who was awarded with the first ever living India's highest peacetime military decoration Ashoka Chakra for his bravery in Operation Polo.[1] He served as a soldier with the 5/5 Gorkha Rifles.[2]
Narbahadur Thapa | |
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 Portrait of Naik Narbahadur Thapa, AC | |
| Born | March 1921 Nepal |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service |  British Indian Army  Indian Army |
| Years of service | 11 November 1940 - ?? |
| Rank |  Naik |
| Service number | 10341 |
| Unit | 5/5 Gorkha Rifles |
| Battles / wars | Operation Polo |
| Awards |  Ashoka Chakra |
Reference
edit- ^ "Naik Nar Bahadur Thapa". Thank You Indian Army.
- ^ "Gallantry Award Winners: List Of Military Personnel Who Got Ashoka Chakra". India Times.
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