India General Service Medal 1936-39. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (7650 Rfn. Padambahadur Thapa, 2-3 G.R.

Recipient was a Gurkha soldier of the Hindu faith, with origins in Western Nepal holding the rank of Rifleman while serving with the 2nd Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles, and infantry regiment of the generic Gurkha Brigade of the British Indian Army

During the Second World War 2nd Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles served overseas in; Iraq,Egypt, Cyprus, Palestine and Italy. All-ranks of, 2/3 G.R,. who served overseas with their unit for the entire period that the battalion was overseas, qualified for the below following campaign medals:

- The 1939-1945 Star
- The Africa Star
- The Italy Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal

Condition: About GVF

Code: 22219