A Second War 'Italy operations' M.M. group of four awarded to Rifleman Kabirbahadur Rai,...

A Second War ‘Italy operations’ M.M. group of four awarded to Rifleman Kabirbahadur Rai, 2/7 Gurkha Rifles, for his gallantry and devotion to duty in restoring and maintaining vital radio communication whilst out in the open and under continuous mortar and shell fire for over twelve hours – he was just 18 years old Military Medal, G.VI.R. (76210 Rfmn Kabirbahadur Rai ... G.R.) officially engraved naming, silver test mark to edge that has partially obliterated the unit; 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, nearly extremely fine (4) £700-£900 --- M.M. London Gazette 24 August 1944: ‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.’ The original Recommendation, for an Immediate I.D.S.M., states: ‘On the night of the 25th February 1944, particularly heavy and continuous mortar fire and shelling wrecked both line and R/T communications of the Battalion and caused all the senior signallers to become casualties. Rifleman Kabirbahadur Rai, who is only 18 years old, on his own initiative, procured another R/T set and sat in the open trying to get into communication with the three forward companies. In spite of continued shell fire which was concentrated in the area in which he was working, this Rifleman patiently netted his set and established vital communication. When this was accomplished he refused relief and stayed on duty on the set for the next twelve hours. Rifleman Kabirbahadur Rai’s endurance, devotion to duty, and complete disregard of fatigue and personal danger was an example to all.’