Gurkhas are closely associated with the khukuri, a forward-curving knife, and have a reputation for military prowess. Former Indian Army Chief of Staff Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw once stated that: "If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a Gurkha."
The Gurkhas are soldiers from Nepal who are recruited into the British Army, and have been for the last 200 years. Gurkhas are known to be as fearless in combat as they are good natured in daily life.
A Gurkha (for British Army) and a Gorkha (for Indian Army) lives and fights with the motto “KAYAR HOUNO BANDHA MURNO RAMRO"… Better die than be a coward.
This series is going to introduce you all to one of the most decorated and battle-hardened regiments in the world—the 3rd Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army.
The Royal Gurkha Rifles
The Gurkhas are a unique unit in the Army with a reputation of being amongst the finest and most feared soldiers in the world. The Royal Gurkha Rifles are Infantry are manned by Nepali soldiers and officers; and British officers, it is this blend of cultures that makes the RGR unique.
Their bravery, in the First World War and Second World War, is craved on the history of world. Gurkhas famous battle cry became a familiar sound in the world theatres of war. German and Japanese army used to fear by the bloodcurdling battle cry of Gurkhas "Ayo Gorkhalies".
The last Gurkha VC may have been won by Captain Rambahadur Limbu in 1965, but the medals haven't stopped there. In recent years, those who have been recognised for their courage include Lance Corporal Tuljung Gurung MC and Sergeant Dipprasad Pun CGC.
As one of the world's most fearsome combat fighters, the Gurkhas have served the British Army for 200 years and The Royal Gurkha Rifles is one of the world's most cohesive infantry regiment.
The Sikh regiment remains the most decorated regiment of the Indian Army in terms of gallantry awards and good service medals; 10 Victoria Crosses, 2 Param Vir Chakras (Lance Naik Karam Singh, Kashmir Operations, 1948 and Subedar Joginder Singh, Chinese Aggression, 1962) 14 Mahavir Chakras and 68 Vir Chakras.
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Sikh Regiment
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All soldiers and officers of the Brigade of Gurkhas swear allegiance to the Crown and we all know the great respect we hold for the Royal Family and have notably done so for Her Majesty during her reign.