Iban war hero Awang Raweng laid to rest with military honours

Military pallbearers carrying the casket to the Heroes Grave in Kuching. - pix from Information Department

KUCHING: The Iban war hero Sjn Datuk Awang Raweng was laid to rest with military honours at the Heroes Grave here on Monday (Sept 21).

Awang, who was the nation's sole recipient of the George Cross gallantry award from the British government, passed away at the age of 91 in Sri Aman on Friday (Sept 18).