War Office, 12th September, 1946.

The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following award in recognition of gallant and distinguished services while a Prisoner of War: —

The Military Medal.

No. 177226 Sepoy Manga Khan, Royal Indian Army Service Corps.

The Military Medal was initially awarded to NCOs and men of the Army (including the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Division) for individual or associated acts of bravery which were insufficient to merit an award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal (or DCM).