Khadka Bahadur Limbu

Subedar Major Khadka Bahadur Limbu AC   MC
Born	Imphal, Manipur
Died	26 April 1961 Nagaland, India
Allegiance	British Empire   India
Branch	British Indian Army   Indian Army
Years of service	1929 — 1961
Rank	Subedar Major
Service number	JC - 30385
Unit	8 Assam Rifles
Battles / wars	World War II Burma Campaign Nagaland Insurgency   †
Awards	Ashoka Chakra Military Cross

Khadka Bahadur Limbu was an Junior commissioned officer of the Indian Army, who was killed in action in Nagaland. He was posthumously awarded Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award.

Early life

Bahadur was born to Mr. Arthvir Limbu in Mantri Village under the city Imphal of Manipur. After completing education, he enlisted for the army. ^[1]

Military career

Bahadur was commissioned in the 8th Battalion of Assam Rifles in 1929.

As a soldier of British Army, he fought in the World War II and had participated in the Burma Campaign. For his bravery in the war, he was given Military Cross, the third highest gallantry award of United Kingdom. After the Partition of India, he joined the Indian Army. ^[2]

In 1961, as a platoon commander, he was ordered to capture a heavily guarded position of the enemies. He led his team and attacked the enemy bunker, killing at least five insurgents. During the exchange of fire, he was heavily wounded but didn't stop. He kept fighting against the insurgents and died due to the injury. For his gallantry actions, he was later awarded the Ashoka Chakra. ^{[3] [4] [5] [6]}

References

1. Rashmi Aggarwal (2021). Ashoka Chakra Recipients. Prabhat Prakashan. p. 36. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
2. "Sub Maj K B Limbu MC AC". Honourpoint. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
3. "The World War II soldier who won an Ashok Chakra". Asianet Newsable. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
4. "AR pays tributes to Ashoka Chakra awardee". Imphal Free Press. Archived from the original on 2022-05-25. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
5. India, Government of. "Gallantry Awardees of Indian Army". gallantryawards.gov.in.
6. Army, Indian. "SUBEDAR MAJOR KHARKA BAHADUR LIMBU, ASHOK CHAKRA, MILITARY CROSS MAI VALIANT SOLDIER OF ASSAM RIFLES".