Subdeacon Joe Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 "Conspicuous Gallantry" indeed. " Cpl Pun, from the 1st Battalion the Royal Gurkha Rifles, was presented with the CGC during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace, during which a number of other soldiers were recognised for their bravery. Speaking after receiving the honour from the Queen, the Gurkha said: 'I'm very excited and happy to here in the Palace to receive the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross. This will be a great memory for the future.' The soldier fired more than 400 rounds, launched 17 grenades and detonated a mine to thwart the Taliban assault on his checkpoint near Babaji in Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan, last September. At one point, after exhausting all his ammunition, he had to use the tripod of his machine gun to beat away a militant who was climbing the walls of the compound." Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1393355/Hero-Gurkha-handed-bravery-medal-Queen-said-I-thought-I-going-die--I-tried-kill-I-could.html#ixzz347Cx6tSIFollow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Those Gurkas are tough little guys. Wonder if he had his kukri with him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Those Gurkas are tough little guys. Wonder if he had his kukri with him? Guaranteed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Those Gurkas are tough little guys. Wonder if he had his kukri with him? I ain't gonna ask him..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steeldust Dan, SASS #2631Life Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Those Gurkas are tough little guys. Wonder if he had his kukri with him? I remember reading about a Gurka unit searving in North Africa in WWII. The Germans were absolutely terrified of them. It seems that when the Gurkas went out on nightly patrols they would return to base with pouches full of ears taken off the Germans they had encountered. Tough guys indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramblin Gambler Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I remember reading a similar story about American Indians (can't remember the tribe) serving in WW1. They would go out hunting at night and take german scalps. I've also heard stories from people who served alongside gurhkas, and I've got nothing but respect for them. I like how this guy got the 2nd highest honor available. I wonder what it takes to get the highest one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancocas Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 When I read the TITLE thought of CARNAC the MAGNIFICENT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9Pvoz_Gr-k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 http://www.halforums.com/xenforo/attachments/gurkhas-jpg.1418/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poet Jones 99980 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I remember reading a similar story about American Indians (can't remember the tribe) serving in WW1. They would go out hunting at night and take german scalps. I've also heard stories from people who served alongside gurhkas, and I've got nothing but respect for them. I like how this guy got the 2nd highest honor available. I wonder what it takes to get the highest one. Maybe if he brought back their heads... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Maybe if he brought back their heads... Some guys got in trouble for that a while back. Simply won't do, old boy. Not cricket you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantry Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I remember reading a similar story about American Indians (can't remember the tribe) serving in WW1. They would go out hunting at night and take german scalps. I've also heard stories from people who served alongside gurhkas, and I've got nothing but respect for them. I like how this guy got the 2nd highest honor available. I wonder what it takes to get the highest one. Probably need to be wounded or rescue someone under fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantry Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Guaranteed! Actually no, I read another article where he said he had left it in the barracks, probably why he resorted to the MG tripod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantry Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Here's a Gurkha who earned the VC: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/military-obituaries/gurkha-obituaries/8199764/Havildar-Lachhiman-Gurung-VC.html His physical and moral courage is incredible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramblin Gambler Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Here's a Gurkha who earned the VC: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/military-obituaries/gurkha-obituaries/8199764/Havildar-Lachhiman-Gurung-VC.html His physical and moral courage is incredible Not sure this sort of language is allowed here, but that is some serious badassery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Actually no, I read another article where he said he had left it in the barracks, probably why he resorted to the MG tripod LEFT IT IN THE BARRACKS?? Bet he won't do that ever again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 "Badassery" I like that word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I vote yes on "Badassery" joining the lexicon of the Wire Saloon. CBO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sarge Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Supposedly he has a brother who has joined our SF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klondike SASS Life #29713 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 My Uncle told me of the Ghurkas during WWll. He really said very little about the war, but if you listened long enough you could get little piece. He told me you could in your fox hole at night and suddenly feel a hand in side your blouse, if you had dog tags you never saw them or heard them leave. He said he felt sorry for the poor SOB that didn't have dog tags. They were by all accounts ferocious fighters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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