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Gurkhas and the Second World War

Gurkhas at War On the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, Gurkhas were immediately deployed in service of the British ...

Gurkhas and the Falklands War

Operation CORPORATE Attempting to assert sovereignty over the disputed islands, on the 2nd April 1982 Argentinian troops ...

The Elizabeth Cross

The Elizabeth Cross was instated in 2009. It is granted to the next of kin of Armed Forces personnel killed on operations or ...

Gurkha Officer Remembers Heroic Grandfather

In the month of Remembrance Day and after the nation marked the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) in the ...

L/Cpl Tuljung Gurung MC’s Actions of Bravery

Gurkha Bravery in Afghanistan In the early hours of 22 March 2013 Rifleman Tuljung Gurung was on guard duty at the front ...

The Anglo-Nepal War and Major-General Sir David Ochterlony

Born in Boston in 1758 to an ancient Scottish family, David Ochterlony began his career as a cadet in the armies of the ...

The First Gurkha Victoria Cross – Rifleman Kulbir Thapa, 3rd Queen Alexandra’s Own Gurkha Rifles, 25th/26th September 1915

Prior to the First World War the deployment of Indian Army troops far from India had usually been mooted. Gurkha soldiers ...

Gurkha Victoria Cross at San Marino – Rifleman Sherbahadur Thapa

Born in Ghalechap in the Tanhu District of Nepal in 1921, Sherbahadur Thapa enlisted with 9th Gurkha Rifles in November 1942 ...

Delhi Day – Gurkhas at the Siege of Delhi, 1857

The Siege of Delhi by British forces between June and September of 1857 during what is often referred to as the Indian ...

The untold story of the hero Gurkha Victoria Cross holders

By Lieutenant General Sir Peter Duffell, from a recent article written for the Daily Telegraph. Marking the 75th ...

Gurkha V.C’s at Mogaung – Tulbahadur Pun

Tulbahadur Pun, born in 1923, was enlisted into the 6th Gurkha Rifles in 1941 and later posted to join the 3rd battalion of ...

Gurkha V.C. in the Burma Campaign – Netrabahadur Thapa VC

Netrabahadur Thapa was born in 1916 and enlisted with the 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) in 1932. He served on the ...

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Dhanyabad! Last week we were thrilled to receive

Dhanyabad!

Last week we were thrilled to receive a generous £500 donation from Nepali Christian Church Aldershot to support The Gurkha Museum Trust.

If you would like to support us in our work to protect, promote and preserve Gurkha heritage, visit our website (link in our bio.)

Introducing this year's summer exhibition at The G

Introducing this year's summer exhibition at The Gurkha Museum...

In June The Gurkha Museum celebrated fifty years since first opening. Join us this August as we reflect on the last half a century of collecting Gurkha history as well as looking forward at the next fifty years.

Fighting for the Falkland Islands, action in Afghanistan and relief work during the 2015 Nepal earthquake, this exhibition will also shine a light on the impressive contribution modern Gurkhas have given over the last fifty years.

The exhibition will be open throughout August at the Museum in Winchester and will be free to view with every admission to the Museum. Entry is free for serving members of the Brigade of Gurkhas. Ticket prices and accessibility information can be found on our website. (Link in our bio)

Just a few hours away until England kick off in th

Just a few hours away until England kick off in the final. Did you know that a Gurkha officer once played for England?

Inside left for Leeds United, Eric (Steve) Stephenson picked up two caps for the three lions including a 7-0 thrashing of Northern Ireland at Old Trafford. His club career saw him play for Leeds from 1935-1941 with a particular highlight being the1937/38 season where he scored a hat trick in the 4-3 home win over Sunderland which came in the middle of a spell of seven goals in seven games.

The footballer enlisted as a Gunner in the Royal Artillery in 1939 before going on to serve with the 3rd Battalion of the 2nd Goorkhas , taking part in Operation Longcloth, the first Wingate expedition. On September 8th 1944, at the age of 29, Stephenson led C Company in the opening attack on Point 1433, Tiger, where after fierce fighting, he was tragically killed trying to go to the aid of another company.

A huge effort from the Gurkhas of Gurkha ARRC Supp

A huge effort from the Gurkhas of Gurkha ARRC Support Battalion who have raised £760 for Gurkha heritage with a charity car wash. Dhanyabad!

If you would like to find out how you can get involved with fundraising for Gurkha heritage, visit our website. (Link in our bio)

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Tickets are now on sale for our next lecture and curry lunch.

Commemorating 25 years since the war in Kosovo, join Brigadier (Retd) Sean Crane for an insightful talk on the challenges and pressures that came with commanding a Gurkha battalion at such a crucial time.

Held at the Museum in Winchester on the 6th September, tickets can now be booked on our website. (Link in our bio)

Celebrating 30 Years of The Royal Gurkha Rifles A

Celebrating 30 Years of The Royal Gurkha Rifles

After the end of the Cold War in 1991, the UK Government launched ‘Options for Change’, a significant reduction and restructuring of the British Army. As part of this, it was decided that the 2nd, 6th, 7th and 10th Gurkha Rifles would be amalgamated into a single regiment; the Royal Gurkha Rifles (RGR).

After several years of preparation, RGR officially came into existence in July 1994. In September, RGR held its formation parade in the presence of the Prince of Wales (now King Charles III).

By the end of 1995, the regiment was ready for its first deployment. Over the regiment's relatively short history, it has seen action in a number of conflicts including Afghanistan, Kosovo and Timor.

RGR also played a pivotal role during the COVID-19 pandemic, earthquake relief in Nepal and at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

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