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Manipuri Officer To Get Top UK Military Honour
A young Manipuri youth serving as a Lieutenant in the British Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service (RMAS), Special Forces, has been chosen for a prestigious gallantry award for his bravery during a fierce gunfight with Al-Qaeda insurgents in Afghanistan in 2011.For his act of bravery and inspirational leadership during a fierce gunfight, Lt .Khwairakpam Robin Singh will receive the ‘Conspicuous Gallantry Cross’, a second ranking award on June 19 in London. He will also get 15,000 pounds as a mark of encouragement and respect for the act of heroism. Born to Khwairakpam Sanajaoba and Kh Memcha Devi, Robin is the youngest of seven siblings in the family. He did his schooling in Manipur before completing his graduation from St Philomena’s College, Mysore. He joined the merchant navy in 2009. Robin is a brave, dynamic and fearless marine officer and serves as Lieutenant in the British Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service (RMAS), Special Forces. Robin is not only a source of pride for his parents but also the entire State. His hard work and dedication are worthy of emulation.
