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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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