Q:Facts: - death place: litung - battles: world war i - death date: 25 july 1973 - allegiance: nepal - awards: 30px victoria cross - birth date: 21 december 1898 - unit: 3rd gurkha rifles - name: karanbahadur rana - branch: british indian army - image: victoria cross medal without bar.png - birth place: litung , nepal - rank: rifleman Based on these bullet points, write a short biography describing the life of karanbahadur rana .
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karanbahadur rana vc -lrb- 21 december 1898 -- 25 july 1973 -rrb- was a nepalese gurkha recipient of the victoria cross , the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to british and commonwealth forces .