322:"Lt. Burrows was a Troop Commander in the 22 Special Air Service Regiment stationed at Kuala Pilah. On 19th August, 1957 he commanded a patrol operating in the Angsi Forest Reserve area in the vicinity of Sungei Batu Hampar. Late in the afternoon on that day his patrol contacted a group of terrorists killing one and wounding a second whom the terrorists have since reported dead. With complete disregard of his own personal safety Lt. Burrows charged forward and personally killed D.C.M. Li Hak Chi in his encounter. Li Hak Chi was undoubtly the most able military terrorist in the Mountainous District and he was responsible for many successful ambushes and atrocities particularly in the Tampin area. The other terrorists who were among the group of CTs contacted by patrols under the leadership of Lt Burrows and it was his tactical skill and personal leadership was resulted in the elimination and the virtual destruction of the Tampin/Pedas CT Armed Work Force. Lt. Burrows endurance, courage and determination throughout the operations were an inspiration to the remainder of the platoon and in recognition of his services, His Highness the Regent of Negri Sembilan has been graciously pleased to confer on Lt. Burrows the Negri Simbilan Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Pingat Keberanian Chemrlang)."
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