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Rifleman Karanbahadur Rana VC and the action at El

Rifleman Karanbahadur Rana VC and the action at El-Kefr, Palestine.

On this day in 1918 Karanbahadur Rana was awarded a VC for his action at El-Kefr, where he led a handful of soldiers against a Turkish machine-gun post. Taking a Lewis Gun from a dead comrade he opened fire clearing the post and its surrounding positions, staying cool under heavy fire.

You can read the full story of his actions, including extracts from his citation, on our website. Link in Bio. #Gurkhas #GurkhaHistory #Onthisday #Onthisdayinhistory

We are all saddened to hear of the passing of HRH

We are all saddened to hear of the passing of HRH Prince Phillip. Our thoughts, along with those of the World, are with the Royal Family at this difficult time.

The Royal Title ‘Duke of Edinburgh’s Own’ was given to the 7th Gurkha Rifles on January 1st 1959 (on the same day as the 6th Gurkha Rifles also got their own Royal Title). The Duke paid his first visit to Regiment early 1959. The Special Order of the Day issued by the Colonel of the Regiment on January 1st 1959 reads:

“Now must we all who form the Regiment to-day, inspired by the distinction of the personal connection with His Royal Highness, strive further to enhance its reputation gained by the glorious achievements over the past fifty-six years in the service of the Crown”.

Thank you Sir, for your service. RIP.

Subedar Lalbahadur Thapa V.C. and the Battle of Wa

Subedar Lalbahadur Thapa V.C. and the Battle of Wadi Akarit.

On the night of 5th/6th April 1943 Subedar Lalbahadur Thapa of 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles) participated in an action in Tunisia for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.

You can read the full story, including an extract from Subedar's citation, on our website. Link in Bio. #Gurkhas #GurkhaHistory #Onthisday #Onthisdayinhistory

1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles – First Major W

1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles – First Major WWII Casualties

The 1st Battalion of the 10th Gurkha Rifles suffered its first serious casualties of the Second World War on the afternoon of 2nd April 1942 in Burma. The Battalion was ordered to withdraw from its existing positions close to Prome around midnight on 1st April. Despite other units around them having withdrawn previously, leaving the Battalion in a dangerous position, the Battalion managed to safely extricate itself and withdraw north, towards Allanmyo. On the afternoon of 2nd April, however, during the gruelling march north, the Battalion was bombed by Japanese aircraft a few miles south of Allanmyo. 20 Gurkha soldiers were killed and 40 wounded; a further 15 were never accounted for. #Gurkhas #GurkhaHistory #Onthisday #Onthisdayinhistory

On 2nd April 1982 Argentinian troops invaded the F

On 2nd April 1982 Argentinian troops invaded the Falkland Islands, a British Overseas Territory, in an attempt to assert sovereignty over the disputed islands. The British Government, after the initial shock, were reacted quickly, assembling a Naval Task Force which set sail within days, with 3 Commando Brigade, reinforced by other units, embarked.

1st Battalion 7th Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Gurkha Rifles (1/7 GR) was then the UK-based Gurkha Battalion and part of 5 Infantry Brigade, which would subsequently be added to the Task Force Order of Battle for Operation CORPORATE, the retaking of the Falklands. By early May most pre- deployment training had been carried out and 1/7 GR embarked with four members of 541 Troop, Queen’s Gurkha Signals in the liner Queen Elizabeth 2 at Southampton.

You can read more about Gurkha involvement in the Falklands war on our website, link in bio. #Gurkhas #GurkhaHistory #Onthisday #Onthisdayinhistory #Falklands

Celebrate Gurkha Heritage by considering a gift in

Celebrate Gurkha Heritage by considering a gift in your Will.

With over 200 years of history, The Gurkha Museum honours the heritage and culture of the Gurkha Soldiers and their continuing service to Britain. With a gift in your Will to the Museum, you will help to protect the Museum’s long term plans and enable us to continue to Celebrate Gurkha Heritage.

You don’t need to be wealthy to leave a legacy. A gift in your Will, however large or small, will help to secure The Gurkha Museum Trust and its collections and make a positive difference to future generations of visitors and many local people who take part in our learning activities and events every year.

By remembering The Gurkha Museum Trust in your Will you are remembering the Gurkha solider and helping us to honour all he has done for this country.

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