Gurkha Memorial - London, UK
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The first regiment of Gurkha soldiers was formed in 1815. They fought in many battles and here they are honored for them. This includes the Gurkha activities in the Persian Gulf War.
Waymark Code: WM16ZZM
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/10/2022
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Gurkha Background:
"Background
In 1814-16, the British East India Company fought a war against the powerful city-state of Gorkha in what is now western Nepal. Although victorious, the British were greatly impressed by the fighting qualities of their Gurkha opponents.
Under the terms of the subsequent peace treaty, large numbers of Gurkhas were permitted to volunteer for service in the Company's army. In the years that followed, they proved to be among the finest soldiers in what became the British Indian Army."
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Gurkhas in Persian Gulf War
"Post-war operations
The Brigade of Gurkhas was stationed in Malaya during the Emergency there (1948-60) and then took part in the Indonesian Confrontation (1962-66). After that conflict, Gurkha headquarters transferred from Malaya to Hong Kong, where the Brigade performed security duties until the end of British rule in 1997.
Since then, a much-reduced Brigade has been based in Britain. Prior to leaving the Far East, Gurkhas served in Cyprus (1974), the Falklands War (1982) and the Gulf War (1990-91)."
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