About Thaman Gurung
Lived 1924 – 1944 (aged 20). Thaman Gurung was a Nepali military personnel.
Thaman Gurung VC (2 October 1924 – 10 November 1944) was a Nepalese Gurkha recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Details He was 20 years old, and a Rifleman in the 1st Battalion, 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force), in the Indian Army during World War II when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
The citation in the London Gazette reads:
His medals are not publicly held.
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Who was Thaman Gurung?
recipient of the Victoria Cross (1924–1944)
When was Thaman Gurung born?
Thaman Gurung was born on 2 October 1924 in Nepal.
When did Thaman Gurung die?
Thaman Gurung died on 10 November 1944 in Monte San Bartolo.
What was Thaman Gurung's occupation?
Thaman Gurung was a military personnel.
What nationality was Thaman Gurung?
Thaman Gurung was Nepali.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thaman Gurung. https://biography.guide/thaman-gurung/
MLA: "Thaman Gurung." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thaman-gurung/.
Chicago: "Thaman Gurung." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/thaman-gurung/.
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