A very fine 1943 Burma operations I.D.S.M. group of four to Lance Naik Sultan Mahmud, 7 Battalion, 14th Punjab Regiment, who, while in command of his section on patrol near the Shandam Pass, encountered a company of enemy, and having moved his section to a small cave, engaged enemy. All the men of his section, including himself, were wounded in the action, during which they used all of their ammunition.
Four: Indian Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (17010 L-NK SULTAN MAHMUD, 714 PUNJAB REGT); 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; WW2 War Medal.
Condition. Rim scuff over rank details, light contact wear and polished, better than Fine.
Indian Distinguished Service Medal,London Gazette30 Sept 1943. 17010 Lance Naik SULTAN MAHMUD, 7/14 Punjab Regt., 116 Indian Infantry Brigade. The recommendation states:
On 1 Apr. 43 L/Nk SULTAN MAHMUD was in command of a section at SHANDAM PASS which went forward on patrol. Whilst returning to the main position the Section encountered about a Company of enemy moving up to attack the Pass. This N.C.O. took his Section to a small cave from which he engaged the enemy. Although all the men of his section were wounded, including himself, they continued to fight until their ammunition was finished. Lance Naik SULTAN MAHMUD showed great courage and determination.
