Queen decorates Nepali for Afghanistan heroics - AFP

BBC News Queen decorates Nepali for Afghanistan heroics AFP LONDON — A Nepalese soldier in the British army was given a top bravery award by Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday for his heroics in Afghanistan, where he single-handedly saw off more than 30 Taliban fighters. Corporal Dipprasad Pun, 31, said he ... Medal for Gurkha who beat TalibanBBC News Brave Gurkha Diprasad Pun honouredKent Online Queen awards gallantry medals for bravery in AfghanistanBritish Forces News all 18 news articles »