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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481
Number of Medals1
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003311 of 4481
British Indian Army#4of 24
Infantry#417of 1502
World War II#486of 924
North African Campaign#7of 18
Battle of Wadi Akarit#1of 1
Lalbahadur Thapa Magar
Subedar-Major, British Indian Army
World War IINorth African CampaignBattle of Wadi Akarit
Awards & Decorations
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Biography
Subedar-Major Lalbahadur Thapa Magar VC was a Nepali Gorkha recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
He served in the Indian Army, representing the renowned Gorkha soldiers. His actions in combat earned him the ultimate recognition for valor under fire.
His Victoria Cross is preserved and displayed at The Gurkha Museum located in Winchester, Hampshire, England, serving as a lasting testament to his bravery and service.
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Score Breakdown
Victoria Cross(base 100)
+100Heroic Score100 pts