Private Aung San Thuriya Hla Thaung (Burmese: လှသောင်း [l̥a̰ θáʊɰ̃]; died 28 April 1949) of 3rd Burma Rifles 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.

On the early hours on 28 April 1949 at the Daik-U battlefront, HQ company of 3rd Burma Rifles Battalion was encircled by the attacking KNDO forces with much greater strength supported by artillery.

Private Hla Thaung provided cover fire for the troops of the 3rd Burma Rifles Battalion as they retreated safely from the encircled position, holding a Bren GPMG Gun in his hand and shooting non-stop till his final dying breath.

10/A Htoo/50) for his selfless valour, sacrificing his life in order to save the lives of his comrades and bravery in face of superior number of enemy forces.

Hla Thaung was born to U Than Maung and his wife, Daw Than Khin, in Kungyangon, Rangoon Division, British Burma in 1929.