WO1 (RSM) Pun
To keep this bounced near the top (sticky please moderators), we have been calling Mr Pun a Pte and a Sgt. His correct rank according to the VC site is Warrant Officer First Class.
As a JO I remember trying to snatch 15 minutes sleep each hour in a waterlogged trench shared with three others. We kept rotating our positions under the overhead cover to prevent trench foot as we were immersed below the waist. A Gurkha patrol came in, every bit as soaked as us. I never saw bigger smiles and more enthusiasm for the job from anyone. They lifted my spirits just to know they were on our side. As for their curries.... Wow!
Thinking of some of the antics of my jocks. I never saw a Ghurkha who was not a credit to his unit. For fitness, turn out and elan they were/are the best line infantry. Off duty their young soldiers are more likely to be seen in a suit than scruffs. What excellent future UK citizens, but no. We clearly need more terrorists et al.