1354. An Outstanding Arakan Campaign immediate M.M. to Naik Mohammed Yaqub, 4/14th Punjab Regiment
Military Medal (G.VI.R) "8915 Naik Mohammed Yaqub, 14 Punjab R." MM London Gazette: 18 May 1944: In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma. The original recommendation for an immediate award states: "In the action of Long Ridge (5258) on 22 Feb 1944 this Naik was commanding the leading section of a Platoon which was ordered to attack the enemy from the left flank. When his scouts contacted the enemy he immediately brought his L.M.G. into action but the gunner was wounded. In a short time every other man of his section was wounded. He took over the L.M.G. and kept in it action throughout the Platoon attack, fetching spare magazines though wounded himself. He was mainly instrumental in assisting the rest of the Platoon to reach the enemy position by covering fire he gave single-handed and he showed great determination and courage in doing so." Naik Mohammed Yaqub was a Punjabi Musselman from the village of Bakriela, Jhelum.
Price: EF $2250.00 Canadian
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