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Join us in celebrating the remarkable women of Gur

Join us in celebrating the remarkable women of Gurkha history! From nurses to household heads, their stories deserve to be known. Share your own stories and follow us for more!
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The Gurkha Museum Trust is proud to honor the cont

The Gurkha Museum Trust is proud to honor the contributions of the Gurkhas in 1945 through the Path to Victory series. The Path to Victory series emphasises the service and sacrifices of the #Gurkhas in 1945, featuring a monthly article that corresponds with the anniversaries of major battles involving the Gurkhas leading up to Victory in Europe (VE) Day and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day. 🏅🎖️🏆🥇

The countdown to VJ Day started in January and with this month's article following Gurkhas in Mandalay in March 1945. Head over to our Link Tree to read part III of our Path to Victory series.

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Did you know that 80 years ago today, Rifleman Bha

Did you know that 80 years ago today, Rifleman Bhanbhagta Gurung of 2GR was awarded the Victoria Cross for his brave actions in Burma on March 5th, 1945? He single-handedly cleared several Japanese foxholes and a bunker while under heavy fire!

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Dive into the gripping story of the Dargai Shell!

Dive into the gripping story of the Dargai Shell! Witness the bravery and determination of the 2nd Gurkhas and their allies as they retake the village against all odds.

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Did you know The Royal Gurkha Rifles celebrate Mei

Did you know The Royal Gurkha Rifles celebrate Meiktila Day on 1st March each year?

In March 1945, in the second world war units of 7th and 10th Gurkha Rifles played a key part in the capture of Meiktila, during the campaign waged by 14th Army in Burma under General Bill Slim to re-conquer Burma from imperial Japan.

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