Karanbahadur Rana

Karanbahadur Rana Magar
Rana during the First World War
Born(1898-12-21)21 December 1898
Mangalthan, Gulmi, Nepal
Died25 July 1973(1973-07-25) (aged 74)
Litung, Nepal
Allegiance British India
Service / branch British Indian Army
RankRifleman
Unit3rd Gurkha Rifles
Battles / warsWorld War I
Awards Victoria Cross

Karanbahadur Rana Magar VC (21 December 1898 – 25 July 1973[1]) 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 members of British and Commonwealth forces.

  1. ^ "WW1 Nepalese VC recipient Karanbahadur Rana". GOV.UK. Retrieved 9 June 2020.