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Jute Bag – Gurkha Museum

Jute Bag – Gurkha Museum

Jute Bag – Gurkha Museum

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Have you read The Jungle War yet? Set in the dept

Have you read The Jungle War yet?

Set in the depths of the Burmese jungles during the Second World War, follow two young men in their fight for survival.

You are invited to meet author Hannah Watson to hear of her inspiration behind the novel whilst enjoying an authentic Nepali curry. Book now for the 9th May on our website. (Link in bio)

Thank you to the soldiers from 13 Air Assault Supp

Thank you to the soldiers from 13 Air Assault Support Regiment RLC who recently took on a doko challenge to raise vital funds for Gurkha heritage.

The definitive charity for Gurkha heritage, The Gurkha Museum Trust aims to preserve, promote and protect the 200+ year history of the Gurkha soldier. Our continuing work would not be possible without the impressive fundraising efforts such as this one. If you would like to learn about how you can support the trust, head to the fundraising page on our website. (Linked in our bio)

There are roughly 20,000 applicants for the Brigad

There are roughly 20,000 applicants for the Brigade of Gurkhas every year. Only about 1% are successful.

We spoke to Krish about his recruitment, what it means to be a Gurkha and the importance of Gurkha heritage. Listen to the full interview linked in our bio.

Wishing all our followers a happy and prosperous 2

Wishing all our followers a happy and prosperous 2081! Celebrate the Nepali new year with us in style by booking in for one of our upcoming events here at The Museum in Winchester. (Linked in our bio)

Over 90,000 Gurkha soldiers fought in The First Wo

Over 90,000 Gurkha soldiers fought in The First World War.

For his actions at El-Kefr, Palestine on this day in 1918, Karanbahadur was awarded the Victoria Cross, just the second Gurkha soldier to ever receive the award.

It is early 1918. British and Allied forces have placed Ottoman Turkish troops on the defensive and are advancing from Egypt into Palestine.

It was during an attack near the Palestinian coast when his fellow soldiers were pinned down by an Ottoman machine gun post, Rifleman Karanbahadur Rana seized a gun from a dead comrade and opened fire knocking out the enemy machine-gun crew. He then went on to switch his fire on to the enemy bombers and riflemen in front of him despite having bombs thrown at him and heavy fire from both flanks. He kept his gun in action and showed great calmness in removing defects which on two occasions prevented the gun from firing.

This allowed his colleagues, some of whom had been pinned down for several hours, to withdraw to safety.

For his ‘very high standard of honour and devotion to duty’, Karanbahadur was awarded the Victoria Cross which is now protected by The Gurkha Museum Trust.

Learn more Victoria Cross stories on our website. (Linked in our bio)

We are very fortunate to have this album of 5 Gurk

We are very fortunate to have this album of 5 Gurkha Dog Company which has some incredible photos of the lesser known unit...

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