Sikkim’s WW-II legend PS Gurung passes away at age of 100 yrs
Voice of Sikkim
Rangpo : Shri Padam Singh Gurung, the World War II legend of Sikkim hailing from Singtam left for heavenly abode on 11 July due to prolonged illness since past few days. The legend leaves behind three sons, one daughter. Funeral was held today at Singtam which was attended by huge numbers of his close people, relatives, organizations, political leaders.
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He received his initial military training at Dehradun. Meanwhile, his unit was ordered to move to ZORALAI, Baluchistan for further training in terms of fighting in mountainous terrain similar to that of Burma theatre. It may be recalled that during 1940 to 1941, major portion of Allied forces were invested towards Middle East and Europe since it was decided in the Arcadia Conference that the defeat of Germany was the first priority and Japan second. 3/2 GR moved from Baluchistan to Queta and then to Lahore by road. Thereafter, the unit moved to Tiruchinapalli (Trevendrum) by rail for embarkation to be dispatched to Burma through sea route. The Battalion landed at the southern tip of Burma and immediately joined the fighting against Japanese.
It was in January 1942; the Japanese had entered Burma and had occupied almost all areas east of Irrawadi river. His unit continued to be in the thick of the battle for next three years till Japanese called for a ceasefire in 1945. Rfn Padam Bahadur Gurung took active part in almost all the operations that his unit undertook and his selfless service and devotion to duty has been recognized by his superiors. He has been awarded with Burma Star, South East Asia War medal, Good service medal 1947.he was retired at the age of 31 years in 1953 and was residing in Singtam Sikkim. he was honoured by the state government in the republic day programme in 2012 also.
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It was in January 1942; the Japanese had entered Burma and had occupied almost all areas east of Irrawadi river. His unit continued to be in the thick of the battle for next three years till Japanese called for a ceasefire in 1945. Rfn Padam Bahadur Gurung took active part in almost all the operations that his unit undertook and his selfless service and devotion to duty has been recognized by his superiors. He has been awarded with Burma Star, South East Asia War medal, Good service medal 1947.he was retired at the age of 31 years in 1953 and was residing in Singtam Sikkim. he was honoured by the state government in the republic day programme in 2012 also.
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