7 June 2017(2017-06-07) (aged 31) Lappa Area, Mon, Nagaland
Allegiance
India
Service/branch
Indian Army
Years of service
2010–2017
Rank
Major
Service number
SS-43887-Y[1]
Unit
First Naga Regiment
Awards
Kirti Chakra
Alma mater
Officers Training Academy, Chennai
Major David Manlun, KC (27 July 1985 - 7 June 2017) was an Indian Army Officer who was posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra, India's second highest peace-time military decoration.[2][3] He was from the First Battalion The Naga Regiment.[4]
Earlier, In August, 2016, he received the COAS Commendation Card for his extraordinary service.[5]
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Major DavidManlun, KC (27 July 1985 - 7 June 2017) was an Indian Army Officer who was posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra, India's second highest peace-time...
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25 July 2018. "DAVIDMANLUN - Gallantry Awards". gallantryawards.gov.in. Retrieved 25 July 2018. "President honours Major DavidManlun of the Naga Regiment...
25 July 2018. "DAVIDMANLUN – Gallantry Awards". gallantryawards.gov.in. Retrieved 25 July 2018. "President honours Major DavidManlun of the Naga Regiment...
of a triangular contest between three dialectal groups – the Zou (led by Manlun chiefs), the Paite (led by Guite chiefs) and the Thadou (led by Haokip chiefs)...
Zomis in Chin Hills before the arrival of British imperialism. Under the Manlun chiefs, Zou/Jou is similar to Paite. It is classified as a northern Tibeto-Burman...