Battle of Medicinia
A painting depicting the Battle of Medicinia in Italy on 16 April 1945 by Terence Cuneo. 2/6 Gurkha Rifles were used for close infantry protection for the Sherman tanks of the 14/20th King's Hussars. Subedar Raghu Gurung, from 2/6 GR, was leading down a street, supported by a tank, when a bazooka rocket whistled past narrowly missing the vehicle. Realizing that a second shot might be more lucky, he dashed forward and killed the soldier with his kukri before he could reload. He then cleared the German strongpoint, which allowed the attack to continue.
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