Victoria Cross winner Pun is no more

KATHMANDU, APR 21 -Tul Bahadur Pun, 89, who won a Victoria Cross (the highest military decoration in the UK’s armed forces) for his heroism while fighting the Japanese, breathed his last on Wednesday night.

Pun's last ritual will be performed in the banks of Kali Gandaki River on Friday following the arrival of his sons and daughters from Britain.

Pun breathed his last at his hometown in Belkhola VDC-9, Tiplyang.

Pun was born on born March 23, 1923 in Myagdi district.

According to his son Bikash Pun, Tul Bahadur returned to his hometown in February as per his wish to live his remaining life in Nepal.

Pun is survived by his wife, three sons and eight daughters.Pun has been awarded 10 other medals, including the Burma Star.

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