Gurkha Wedding

[Rod Allen]

Thought this may be of interest.

 

[Rod Allen]

Col. Denzil D'Cruz was awarded an Ashoka Chakri , for bravery in the Naga uprisings, and also served with Mad Mike in Burma in WW11 , I was fortunate enough to obtain several of his Kukris from his widow Barbara following his death, Barbara D;Cruz has remained a great friend, and is currently writing a book about being the wife of a Gurkha officer. Denzil was a one time commanding Officer of the 5th Gurkha Rifles and also served with the 9th WW11, and later the 6th.

 

[Thomas Linton]

Rod,

What's the date on the photo?

 

[Rod Allen]

Tom, Jan 59, it is from a newspaper cutting I have so quality is not so good , but thought the Guard of Honour (or whatever their called) may be of interest. Cheers Rod

 

[thombrogan]

They look very happy in that photo. Thank you for sharing it with the cantina.

 

[Thomas Linton]

It would seem that Mhow, India, has been the home base of a series of Gurkha units for over a century.

 

[spiraltwista]

Thanks for sharing Rod! Good stuff!

Spiral

 

[Daniel Koster]

Pretty sure I've seen that one (or similar) before. Still enjoyable the 2nd time around.

Thanks!

 

[Mitch Whiteley]

Col. Denzil D'Cruz was awarded an Ashoka Chakri , for bravery in the Naga uprisings, and also served with Mad Mike in Burma in WW11 , I was fortunate enough to obtain several of his Kukris from his widow Barbara following his death, Barbara D;Cruz has remained a great friend, and is currently writing a book about being the wife of a Gurkha officer. Denzil was a one time commanding Officer of the 5th Gurkha Rifles and also served with the 9th WW11, and later the 6th.

Hi Rod’
Denzel was my grandfather I would like to get in touch.

Regards,
Mitch

 

[Steve Tall]

Hi Rod’
Denzel was my grandfather I would like to get in touch.

Regards,
Mitch

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[Steve Tall]

Something about Denzil D'Cruz:


THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: AUGUST 31, 1957

No. 39-Pres./57.— The President Is pleased to approve the
award of the Ashoka Chakra, Class II, to the undermentioned
personnel for conspicuous gallantry —

(The effective date of the awards Is given in brackets
against the names)

1 Major Denzil Herbert D’Cruz, (IC 2824)— (31st July, 1955)

Major Denzil Herbert D'Cruz (IC 2824) was assigned
the task of searching out and eliminating armed terrorists
from the Southern Sector of ________ Frontier Division of
the North Eastern Frontier Agency The monsoon season
had already set in The terrain was very difficult with for-
mldable gradients, dense forests and steep natural gorges
three to lour thousand feet deep

In a series of engagements with hostiles between May and
July, 1955, which he conducted with conspicuous success.
Major D’Cruz repeatedly showed personal bravery and high
qualities of leadership.

THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: AUGUST 31, 1957, page 304

 

[stwm]

Great work Steve

 

[Howard Wallace]

Rod is still around and kickin'. I visited him in Oz late last year. I'll shoot him a link to this thread.