World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Naik in the 89th Punjab Regiment, Indian Army. In actions at Mesopotamia on April 12-13, 1916, Naik Khan was in charge of a machine gun covering a gap on the line within 150 yards of the entrenched enemy. He beat off three attacks and worked his gun single-handed after all his men, except two belt-fillers, had become casualties. For three hours he held the gap under very heavy fire, and when his gun was knocked out, he held his ground with rifle fire until ordered to withdraw. The next day, with help, he then brought back his gun, ammunition, one severely wounded man and all remaining arms and equipment. For extreme courage in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and later achieved the rank of Jemadar (Lieutenant).
World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Naik in the 89th Punjab Regiment, Indian Army. In actions at Mesopotamia on April 12-13, 1916, Naik Khan was in charge of a machine gun covering a gap on the line within 150 yards of the entrenched enemy. He beat off three attacks and worked his gun single-handed after all his men, except two belt-fillers, had become casualties. For three hours he held the gap under very heavy fire, and when his gun was knocked out, he held his ground with rifle fire until ordered to withdraw. The next day, with help, he then brought back his gun, ammunition, one severely wounded man and all remaining arms and equipment. For extreme courage in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and later achieved the rank of Jemadar (Lieutenant).
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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