General Service 1918-62. GVI first issue with clasp 'S. E. Asia 1945-46' (91228 Rfn Parman Thapa 1-8 GR.)

The recipient, was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity and the Hindu faith, who held the rank of Rifleman while serving with the 1st Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles, of the British Indian Army

1/8 Gurkha Rifles served in the following theatres during the Second World War; India, Burma

During the period of the qualification criteria for the clasp 'S. E. Asia 1945-46'', the recipient was serving in Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia). During their service in Java & Sumatra 1945-46, 1/8 GR served with 36th Indian Infantry Brigade under higher formation 23rd Indian Division (The Fighting Cock's)

Condition: VF

Code: 24489