Private Aung San Thuriya Hla Thaung (Burmese: လှသောင်း [l̥a̰ θáʊɰ̃]; died 28 April 1949) of Battalion (Bama Thenatkaing Tatyin - Tha Na Ka) (Serial 88865) was a recipient of Aung San Thuriya Award, the highest and most prestigious award in Myanmar (Burma) for gallantry and bravery in the face of the enemy. He won the award at the during the fight against of Karen insurgency in Myanmar. Before the battle of Daik-U, Private Hla Thaung fought bravely against the insurgents in the battles of Rakhine Yoma, Irrawaddy Delta Region, Zeegon, Wetkaw and Insein.