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control in difficult circumstances and brought the action to e successful
conclusion. He has been a tower of strength in his company and an
inspiration to all who have been under his command.
FLIGHT LIEUTENANT DANNY CHEUNG KWONG. A.F.C.
In April 1965 Flight Lieutenant Cheung flew his helicopter for three
hours, with a short break only, in very marginal weather conditions and in
hazardous circumstances to rescue the crew of the sinking freighter Nan An
which had run aground. Severe turbulence, poor visibility and low cloud,
together with a towering cliff less than 30 feet away did not deter hing
and by his skill, courage and determination he contributed very greatly to
the success of the rescue operation lifting off 25 members of the crew.
LANCE CORPORAL, SHERBIKRAM AFE, M.M.
Lance Corporal Sherbikram Ale was in command of a Section during an
engagement in 1964.
Although under heavy fire and in the open, he remained
absolutely calm, giving clear fire orders and never once taking cover himself,
thus enabling his Section to reach their objectives. By his cool courage,
fine example and outstanding leadership he contributed greatly to the success
of the whole operation.
SERGEANT MANBAHADUR TAMANG, M.M.
Sergeant Manbahadur Tamang has spent eight of his 14 years in the
Gurkha Rifles on active service.
During the whole of this period he has
displayed outstanding leadership and a marked disregard of his own personal
safety. His leadership, drive and determination to close with the enemy at
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