British officials in Nepal told the wizened old warrior who put his life on the line for King and country: "You have failed to demonstrate that you have strong ties with the UK.
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When this shambolic goverment lets in thousands of immigrants who sponge of us & the state & they wont let this old chap who fought for us in,I am angry!
Guys,
Please take a minute to support this chaps cause.
www.vchero.co.uk/
And sign the petition,
petitions.pm.gov.uk/gurkhas-rights/
Thanks,
spike
Here is a letter drafted by another campaigner,feel free to use it if you E-Mail your MP as we are doing;
VC Ghurka hero refused entry to UK
I wish to bring to your attention the case of No. 10119 Rifleman Tullbahadur Pun VC who has been refused entry to the UK, I and many other serving and ex-service personnel
are appalled at the treatment meted out to him, and would be grateful if you would publicise his case.
The Immigration Rules provide that Gurkhas who retired before 1st July 1997 (the date their base in Hong Kong was transferred back to the UK) have no automatic right of residence in the UK. They have therefore to plead with the British Embassy to exercise discretion based on a criteria set out in the Diplomatic Service Procedures. This is the test of having “close ties” with the United Kingdom. Mr Pun VC, is alleged not to have “close ties” to the United Kingdom.
The British embassy that made the decision to refuse our VC hero a right to live in the UK as the Immigration Rules provide that Gurkhas who retired before 1st July 1997 (the date their base in Hong Kong was transferred back to the UK) have no automatic right of residence in the UK. They have therefore to plead with the British Embassy to exercise discretion based on a criteria set out in the Diplomatic Service Procedures. This is the test of having “close ties” with the United Kingdom. Mr Pun VC, is alleged not to have “close ties” to the United Kingdom.
His VC citation reads:
“No. 10119 Rifleman Tullbahadur Pun, 6th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army.
In Burma on June 23rd, 1944, a Battalion of the 6th Gurkha Rifles was ordered to attack the Railway Bridge at Mogaung. Immediately the attack developed the enemy opened concentrated and sustained cross fire at close range from a position known as the Red House and from a strong bunker position two hundred yards to the left of it.
So intense was this cross fire that both the leading platoons of ‘B’ Company, one of which was Rifleman Tulbahadur Pun’s, were pinned to the ground and the whole of his Section was wiped out with the exception of himself, the Section commander and one other man. The Section commander immediately led the remaining two men in a charge on the Red House but was at once badly wounded. Rifleman Tulbahadur Pun and his remaining companion continued the charge, but the latter too was immediately wounded.
Rifleman Tulbahadur Pun then seized the Bren Gun, and firing from the hip as he went, continued the charge on this heavily bunkered position alone, in the face of the most shattering concentration of automatic fire, directed straight at him. With the dawn coming up behind him, he presented a perfect target to the Japanese. He had to move for thirty yards over open ground, ankle deep in mud, through shell holes and over fallen trees.
Despite these overwhelming odds, he reached the Red House and closed with the Japanese occupations. He killed three and put five more to flight and captured two light machine guns and much ammunition. He then gave accurate supporting fire from the bunker to the remainder of his platoon which enabled them to reach their objective.
His outstanding courage and superb gallantry in the face of odds which meant almost certain death were most inspiring to all ranks and beyond praise.”
Sincerely
www.dailymail.co.uk/pa...ge_id=1811
When this shambolic goverment lets in thousands of immigrants who sponge of us & the state & they wont let this old chap who fought for us in,I am angry!
Guys,
Please take a minute to support this chaps cause.
www.vchero.co.uk/
And sign the petition,
petitions.pm.gov.uk/gurkhas-rights/
Thanks,
spike
Here is a letter drafted by another campaigner,feel free to use it if you E-Mail your MP as we are doing;
VC Ghurka hero refused entry to UK
I wish to bring to your attention the case of No. 10119 Rifleman Tullbahadur Pun VC who has been refused entry to the UK, I and many other serving and ex-service personnel
are appalled at the treatment meted out to him, and would be grateful if you would publicise his case.
The Immigration Rules provide that Gurkhas who retired before 1st July 1997 (the date their base in Hong Kong was transferred back to the UK) have no automatic right of residence in the UK. They have therefore to plead with the British Embassy to exercise discretion based on a criteria set out in the Diplomatic Service Procedures. This is the test of having “close ties” with the United Kingdom. Mr Pun VC, is alleged not to have “close ties” to the United Kingdom.
The British embassy that made the decision to refuse our VC hero a right to live in the UK as the Immigration Rules provide that Gurkhas who retired before 1st July 1997 (the date their base in Hong Kong was transferred back to the UK) have no automatic right of residence in the UK. They have therefore to plead with the British Embassy to exercise discretion based on a criteria set out in the Diplomatic Service Procedures. This is the test of having “close ties” with the United Kingdom. Mr Pun VC, is alleged not to have “close ties” to the United Kingdom.
His VC citation reads:
“No. 10119 Rifleman Tullbahadur Pun, 6th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army.
In Burma on June 23rd, 1944, a Battalion of the 6th Gurkha Rifles was ordered to attack the Railway Bridge at Mogaung. Immediately the attack developed the enemy opened concentrated and sustained cross fire at close range from a position known as the Red House and from a strong bunker position two hundred yards to the left of it.
So intense was this cross fire that both the leading platoons of ‘B’ Company, one of which was Rifleman Tulbahadur Pun’s, were pinned to the ground and the whole of his Section was wiped out with the exception of himself, the Section commander and one other man. The Section commander immediately led the remaining two men in a charge on the Red House but was at once badly wounded. Rifleman Tulbahadur Pun and his remaining companion continued the charge, but the latter too was immediately wounded.
Rifleman Tulbahadur Pun then seized the Bren Gun, and firing from the hip as he went, continued the charge on this heavily bunkered position alone, in the face of the most shattering concentration of automatic fire, directed straight at him. With the dawn coming up behind him, he presented a perfect target to the Japanese. He had to move for thirty yards over open ground, ankle deep in mud, through shell holes and over fallen trees.
Despite these overwhelming odds, he reached the Red House and closed with the Japanese occupations. He killed three and put five more to flight and captured two light machine guns and much ammunition. He then gave accurate supporting fire from the bunker to the remainder of his platoon which enabled them to reach their objective.
His outstanding courage and superb gallantry in the face of odds which meant almost certain death were most inspiring to all ranks and beyond praise.”
Sincerely
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