Gurkha hero awarded Victoria Cross at just 26 is laid to rest in Nepal
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- Commemorations marking the life and death of Captain Ram Bahadur Limbu VC have taken place in Nepal.
Captain Ram Bahadur Limbu was awarded Britain's highest military decoration by Queen Elizabeth II in 1966, for gallantry during the Borneo confrontation, where he put his life in danger to save the lives of others.
He was one of 13 Gurkha Victoria Cross winners and had outlived the others.
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You don't "win" medals, you earn them and they are awarded to you. RIP to a true hero and warrior.
That irks me too, when someone says "win" or "won" when referring to medals.
Especially the VC
do Gorkha soldiers who served in British Army can apply for British citizenship?
The treatment of Gurkhas and their families was the subject of controversy in the United Kingdom once it became widely known that Gurkhas received smaller pensions than their British counterparts.[62] The nationality status of Gurkhas and their families was also an area of dispute, with claims that some ex-army Nepali families were being denied residency and forced to leave Britain. On 8 March 2007 the British Government announced that all Gurkhas who signed up after 1 July 1997 would receive a pension equivalent to that of their British counterparts. In addition, Gurkhas would, for the first time, be able to transfer to another army unit after five years' service and women would also be allowed to join, although not in first-line units, conforming to the British Army's policy. The act also guaranteed residency rights in the UK for retired Gurkhas and their families.
Despite the changes, many Gurkhas who had not served long enough to entitle them to a pension faced hardship on their return to Nepal, and some critics derided the government's decision to only award the new pension and citizenship entitlement to those joining after 1 July 1997, claiming that this left many ex-Gurkha servicemen still facing a financially uncertain retirement. An advocacy group, Gurkha Justice Campaign,[63] joined the debate in support of the Gurkhas.
On 21 May 2009 Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announced that all Gurkha veterans who retired before 1997 with at least four years service would be allowed to settle in the UK. Actress Joanna Lumley, daughter of Gurkha corps Major James Lumley who had highlighted the treatment of the Gurkhas and campaigned for their rights, commented, "This is the welcome we have always longed to give".[67]
A charity, The Gurkha Welfare Trust, provides aid to alleviate hardship and distress among Gurkha ex-servicemen.
Final respects to a phenomenal man. Brave beyond belief. Rest in peace, sir.
Vale, Sir!
Total respect to you Sir. From a veteran who served in the Army.
Well said
Finally a licenced mercenary.
@@unknowndepth1224 there is no such thing as licensed mercenaries 😂.
I have supported the Gurkha Welfare Trust for many years and the tenacity, loyalty and bravery, of the soldiers of the Brigade such as Captain Ram Bahadur Limbu is the reason why.
Yes amazing service men
Couldn't have put it better. This country owes so much for the service these great men given.
I have now as well, it seemed a fitting thank you as some Gurkhas I work with have taught me about Nepal and the food and I can now speak a little Nepali 🇳🇵🇬🇧👍
I recently left the UK for the first time in my 49 years of life to visit Nepal and for the most part stayed with one of the Gurkhas who had retired from his security job where I had met him and learnt so much. How happy that has made me is unreal, who gets to stay with a Gurkhas family in Kathmandu eh? I feel so honoured I’m a very lucky gora 😂😂
Thulo respect Gurkhas ko laggi 🇳🇵
I was a young soldier at the time, I think every one of us in the British army knew the name Limbu .We were not surprised at his heroism he was after all a Gurkha, RIP.
Thank you!
The UK is so fortunate to have these guys fighting along side them RIP Warrior !
We in Britain know this
@@ericjackson9496 *What about India*
UK hiring foreigners to fight their own war is disgusting habit of this country
@Sanctus Paulus 1962 India has atleast 10 Times gorkha in army than the British
@@infidel3412 More in numbers dont recognize gorkha son... u need guts..
These proud men should always be remembered and acknowledged for their contributions.
The Indian army has more than 80000 Gurkha sepoys serving with us in various gorkha regmts and paramilitary forces
@@shouvikgupta6498 and they all are Nepali. Wait if u say some of them are Indian gorkha,, because those parts where Indian gorkhas live was the part of "Gorkha kingdom" which is today's nepal😢😢sadly we lost those part after Anglo Nepal war in 1816
@@shiwamkarn5215 i don't think so !! Darjeeling or dorje ling was part of Sikkim which was annexed by Nepal durbar !! In turn the British annexed these areas after Anglo Nepal war !! Anyway over last 200 years almost a million or more gorkha must have settled in various parts of India northeast whom we call Indian gorkha !! Gurkha name takes its name from sant gorakhnath ji of nath sect from gorakhpur
@@shouvikgupta6498 f The grandfather who just ran at the time of expansion of Nepal (gorkhakingdom) feared of the shah kings,and currently people living in sikkim and other parts nati (grandson) calling themselves gorkhali wtf, it that a joke
@@rameshdon4801 boss the British brought in 1000s of gorkha to work as coolies in the tea gardens of Darjeeling and dooars and Assam etc
I was outside the Palace for the Queen's Coronation and as the Gurkhas marched passed they had the loudest cheer of all the regiments.
We who lived through WW2 will never forget them. I am now 88 and remember my Soldier father admiring their bravery and skill. Rest in Peace, brave warrior.
Jai mahakali ayo gorkhali !! My cousin is an officer of 4 gorkha rifles they are the bravest of the brave !! As field marshal manekshaw once said if a man says hes not afraid of dying he's either lying or a Gurkha !!
My Dad said when they did an Exercise with the Gurkhas, first they had 3 nights to get into the Gurhka camp and mark what they could have taken. They had to chose which night. They didn't get very far!!!! Then it was the Gurkha's turn. They heard nothing the first night. The second morning they woke, thinking nothing had happened but then realised there were white chalk marks all over the Camp!!!
I could tell you another story of their skill but it may be classified.
My Dad said there were even white chalk marks on their beds and the sentries' boots. !!!!
@@learnenglishwithauntyjeanp1646 Indian and Nepalese sepoys even now are simple hill folk and farm boys close to nature !! They fight for the honor of their regiment or paltan as we call it !! If all else fails we draw our khukri or bayonets and fight to the last man !! I live in poona the capital of the once mighty mahratta Empire the Duke of Wellington considered our sepoys the finest infantry in the world !! The mahratta light infantry was raised in 1761 and one of the oldest regiments of the Indian army !! It's battle honors include el alamein and Monte cassino..
My father was in the Royal Artillery and was at Monte Casino. Thank you for your interesting details of your history.
Britain should never forget what these Nepalese band of brothers have done for our country, god bless them all 🙌🏻
Thank you 🙏
Helps get you some oil in the middle-east nice...
100 %
British people haven't forgotten nor they ever will R I P
RIP and thank you Capt. Limbu, we Malaysians owe you a debt of gratitude for your services during the Borneo Confrontation.
RIP sir, Gurkhas were the best soldiers by far i met during my time serving.
I was a young RAF airman serving in Singapore at the time of Lance Corporal Limbu's award of the VC. It was widely reported in the media at the time, and his heroism was rightly celebrated, and was inspirational to young men like me. I am so glad he had a long life with a large and loving family, to whom I would like to send my condolences in their time of grief. RIP Captain Limbu VC.
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I was lucky enough to meet this brave man before he passed and was honoured to have been able to go to his home and service at the British barracks.
As a Malaysian, pls accept our thanks for the service you have shown while defending our nascent nation. May you find peace, and forever comforted by your deeds and love of family and friends.
I was at this service and it was very respectful may he rest in peace.
Gurkhas are warriors like no other. I can only imagine the honor to fight alongside those incredible soldiers. They're the very definition of bravery.
@Randy Stair Forever The British who fought against them in 1814-1816, said they were the fiercest warriors they ever fought, and have since enlisted them to fight in their wars because they were so good, their training just to get a place in boot camp is beyond what most militaries would even require. Look up Gurkha training on youtube.
@@AhsokaTanoTheWhite to find the best warriors look for those who have never abdicted to the ennemy and there are three : Pashtuns in Afghanistan, Punjabi Sikh in India , Tchetchens in the Caucasus and Somalians,
@@benyaminekalerman9692 Gurkhas are the reason why Nepal was never conquered in history, Punjab, Afghanistan, Caucasus were always conquered regions in history.
@@benyaminekalerman9692 Yes! Thats a propaganda until you face it.
@Randy Stair Forever no, these people have training before they even hit bootcamp.
And the fact that the British Empire, at the height of their power, and at a time when they had very little in the way of respect for the east, found respect for an eastern nation's military, speaks volumes.
I can remember my Father coming home from Borneo in 1966 and telling us of his actions .A very brave and loyal man .Sadly missed but an inspiration to generations .RIP .
Jeremy Clarkson introduced me to this wonderful man in his Documentary .. Rest in Peace Sir and thank you for your service
Can you name the documentary please
Search CZcams for the Victoria cross Jeremy Clarkson
My father was in 2 Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment and served in Malaya, my father always had high praise for the soldiering skills of the Gurkhas. RIP Capt Limbu VC
I live at Northern Island of Borneo, now present day Sabah, my deepest condolences to the Family of Captain Limbu. Your father and grandfather pay the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom of the people of Sarawakian, without those like him that fought defend us against the incursion, Sarawakian and Sabahan like us might not enjoy the freedom that we have today, Thank you.
I visited the Allied Cemetery in Sabah Province and was very impressed. I don't think British people understand how much the people of Sabah suffered in WWII. Fantastic place especially Mount Kinabalu.
@@ThePaul2901 Some British troops were involved in the Sandakan Death March, so some of them do know their suffering, and their own too
@@ThePaul2901 oh the Kundasang War Memorial & Cemetery which is few meters away at the back of Kundasang town
hope u r king kisses my sandal
The very definition of a man. Thank you for your service
Massive love and respect to this guy who risked it all for his fellow troops. I had worked with a former Ghurkha corporal in London. The army kept asking him to come back and re-join. I kept telling him, you are a Ghurkha, an elite special forces. That your achievements and standards are far above that of a normal infantry soldier. Do not go back unless you are taken on as a sergeant. 6 months later they took him back as a sergeant. Much respect to one of the UKs most respected and revered soldiers and friends.
The Gurkhas are more British than most British people. They are one of the UKs best fighting forces. They guys have always had an extra step ahead because of how high they live and the thin air they have adapted to.
I agree with you completely 100% … my British family are strongly linked with the Gurkhas through served in the military … we adored them very deeply because of their amazing courage, fearlessness & loyalty which is why they committed to our beloved UK & the Commonwealth proudly dutiful 🙏🇬🇧
And yet they are still kept segregated and are not allowed to become officers (I don’t count this ones “honorary” rank as a true commission) If Great Britain trust considered them British they’d be allowed to progress. In their careers like any other British soldier
@Randy Stair Forever yeah loyal enough to die for their country.
@randystairforever The loyalty and bravery of the Gurkhas is not BOUGHT with money: it is most pitifully and insufficiently REWARDED.
@@tokyobutakun "rewarded" they deserve far more. Cut politician's budgets and give it where it's needed
His story was legendary here in the uk 🇬🇧 he will be respected always. Our harts go out to his family and friends
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Rest easy soldier you duty is done thank you for your service and sacrifice I hope your family may find comfort in a great full nation
Even i lost my grandfather this year , he also served in the british gorkha army hope these brave men will be remembered forever , ayoo gorkhali
People such as this man should be taught in schools.
I recognized his name as soon as I saw it on the news.
I am 62.
It troubles me how many under 40 have no idea.
RIP Captain Limbu VC
I would like pay my respects to the passing of Rambahadur Limbu VC, I remember hearing stories of his braveness and heroism, he served proudly for his Tribe, his Battalion, his country and the Commonwealth. As a fellow soldier I am deeply saddened for his family and I will hold a minute silence for him, rest easy mate you have served well. "Ayo Gorkhali"
On behalf of Sarawakians, I wish to humbly thank you for your gallant efforts. Rest in Peace from Sarawak.
List of 13 GURKHA SOLDIERS who won VICTORIA CROSS.
1) Kulbir Thapa Magar
2) Karna Bahadur Rana Magar
3) Lal Bahadur Thapa Magar
4) Netra Bahadur Thapa Magar
5) Tul Bahadur Pun Magar
6) Lachhiman Gurung
7) Thaman Gurung
8) Bhanu Bhakta Gurung
9) Gaje Ghale Gurung
10) Sher Bahadur Thapa Chhetri
11) Ganju Lama
12) AganSing Rai
13) Ram Bahadur Limbu
And everyone of them a prince. Thank you from England
May all these brave warriors Rest in Peace.
Thank you for sharing❤
How many brave Gurkas did as much and received lesser awards. There are soldiers and there are GURKAS. RIP
ALMIGHTY God KABIR is the CREATOR OF all SOULS ---- SAINT RAMPALJI MAHARAJ.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Watching this made me think of my late grandfather, a US Navy sailor and WWII veteran. RIP, Captain Limbu.
Everytime I see off-duty Gurkhas and their spouses doing their shopping in my estate, I feel safe and honoured to have them around. That's my feeling
Gurkhas are born with bravery. RIP VC Limbu
True, but apostrophes don't make words plural.
@Randy Stair Forever who the hell are you aggressively commenting anti-Gurkha on every post
@Randy Stair Forever UK govt. will praise them partly as a propaganda tool to instill fear in the enemies, and partly becuz they want to instill sense of confidence in the gurkhas themselves for an excuse to send them out on the front lines. the uk citizens on the other hand just believe what they hear from stories and mainstream uk media. I don't have any love or hate for the gurkhas but i understand their struggle in risking their lives to support their families.
@Randy Stair Forever Hang your head in shame , little man / boy.
Brave people should work for British crown..... it's their duty & honour to fight for British crown and get the heroic death.
Rest in peace Captain Limbu. The UK salutes you sir 🇬🇧
Honor and respect to a great warrior!!!👏❤️🙏🇺🇸
these gurkhas are fantastic people on earth 🌎 very lucky for U.K 🇬🇧 to have them
गोरखा सैनिक की आधी तूकडीया भारतिय सेना मे और अधी तूकडीया बिटिश भारतीय सेना मे काम करती है 😊
Massive respect. Thank-you for serving the UK Captain Ram Bahudar Limbu VC
I was a member of an artillery battery that provided support to the Gurkhas who fought in this particular engagement in Sarawak.When we were out on an operation in the ' Ulu' (our word for the jungle) the Gurkhas were the unit that always provided infantry cover for our gun position. We always felt we were in safe hands because no Indonesian military forces could match the Gurkhas for sheer guts and mijitary fighting skills.
I have read about this chap many time what a real heroe he was
Sir, as a fellow veteran I salute your service & may you rest in eternal peace. 🙏
Condolences to your family 😥
This is amazing 😱 he was amazing. Many thanks from the uk for his services.
Respect to this brave man. May he rest in peace. His family must be very proud. The Gurkhas must be the most respected and feared soldiers in the world.
@Randy Stair Forever Those, like my father, who fought alongside them them know, as do those who fought against them. Your ignorant opinion counts for nothing.
A wonderful and brave man. R.I.P. Captain Limbu VC , from New Zealand.
As a Sarawakian, i would like to thank you for your service. Rest in peace. To his family and friends, my deepest condolences for your lost.
Im people from State of SARAWAK on borneo...Thank you for Gurkha especially Mr. Limbu and her platoons..As Sarawakian, we never ever forget her his service that helped defend the state of SARAWAK. Lose Mr. Limbu is a huge loss especially to NEPAL and the military as well. the courage of Mr. The limb in battle we should plant at heart for the sake of our homeland. I would like to convey my condolences to the members of the Limbu family members for their loss.. Rest In Peace...
Stand down Gurkha Limbu, your duty is done. We owe you a dept of gratitude for your service, RIP sir. 🫡
Very moving.
Richly deserved send off.
RIP Captain Limbu VC
R.i.p thank you for your service. From the the UK . 🇬🇧
Rest In Peace sir. A fitting farewell for a hero, surrounded by family and people who respected him.
I had the honour to meet this great man in the mid-1985s when he attended a Gurkha social event at a restaurant, The Laughing Gurkha, in London, UK. I believe he was at that time one of the Queen's (HM Queen Elizabeth) Orderly Officers. My condolences to his family, friends and all within the Gurkha community.
Rest easy, Captain Ram Bahadur Limbu VC
The man who came up with an idea to incorporate Gurkhas into the British army back in Anglo-Nepalese war should have a statue!
I agree
Fantastic Warriors, the Gurkhas : high integrity, courageous and loyal friends, just don't get them 'riled up' !! May this Unique Gentleman Rest in Peace. ❤❤❤ Roland Singh, Canada 🇨🇦
As i watch your ,unwavering line disappear in to the van of battle ,bravest of the brave most courageous of courageous near has a country had more faithful friends than you. My father fought with the Gurkhas in the pacific ,my uncle fought, with them in italy .they are the best infantry soldier in the world. Thank you johny Gurkha.
Gurkhas the bravest of the brave, and they've proved it time after time for our country rest easy your service and loyalty will not be forgotten.
Thank you, Mr. Limbu, and your family and friends for your service; you will be remembered always. May you RIP 🙏❤
Thank you Sir, for your total bravery and loyal service. In the UK we are so proud of our Gurkha friends. We are thank you all.
I remember hearing of this a child back in 1965. Legendary.
Men of men.
Lest we forget.
An extremely brave man. Rest in Peace Captain Ram Bahadur Limbu VC. Ayo Gorkhali!
Bhare ka tattu
O kaise ho bhare ka tattu
@@javedalikhan-pf2vqallah khi ma khi chut terrorist khi gwad jalii😂
Was very sad to watch this, what a wonderful man and gentleman who served his community and military brothers. May the great man Rest In Peace.🙏
True hero's we thank you 🇬🇧 🇳🇵
Yes, but apostrophes don't make words plural.
Old soldiers never die
They just get transferred to a new posting.
They may finally rest from stag duty.
Just been reading about the history and recipients of the VC, sad to hear about Captain Limbu, never to be forgotten !!!
Rest in peace 🙏🕊️
Rest in peace, Sir. The great commander has called you home.
" Death before dishonor "
Thank you Captain Limbu for the service to your Queen may your family keep strength, love and happiness in your memory.
Rest in peace Sir, your duty is done, thank you for your service.
Rest easy Brave Warrior, your duty is done and we thank you for your service.Yours Aye.
That is one hell of a man, ferocious warrior, loving friend to his community
Rest in peace.Rambahdur Limbu.Much respect for your service to the United Kingdom and to Malaysia.
I remember we did outside catering for gurkha welfare trust around 1985 in iver,uk
Pub was called THE GURKHA.
I still have photos with him taken that day, he was not only brave but gentleman
May he rest in peace
What a shame such a nice man and gentleman I had the privilege of meeting him several years ago.
God bless you sir. Thank you from the Uk. 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐
Captain Ram Bahadur Limbu V.C. Thank you for your service sir, a true gentleman and brave warrior. Great Britain and the commonwealth mourns your loss. Duty done, now rest in peace.
What an example as a man, loving father and grandfather, community builder, fearless warrior.
We can all only strive to live up to such standards.
Love to the family at this sad time for them - and respect and gratitude to this brave Gurkha. Rest in Peace 🙏
Rest in Peace brave warrior, for your service is done,
It was an honour to meet you Sir. Rest well.
Rip for a brave warrior performing his best duty.
A true hero, thankyou for your service from all in the uk
Rip warrior 🙏
Genuine respect to you and your family
I read about him firstly in the 1960’s in the boys comic The Victor. This in the days when VC holders were deemed hero’s unlike modern scum like Eddie Izzard et alia.
Why a beef with Izzard for? And tbf Is Izzard is pretty heroic all things considered.
@@tisFrancesfault They would never send a VC holder into a school these days to talk to children. They would cheerfully though send an Izzard or a lipstick wearing paedophile though.
Thank you for your service sir RIP.
God bless the Gurkhas .
Respect..👍 Greetings from Denmark.
May his memory be a blessing.
A Great send off for a great warrior and he was clearly a great family man for both his family and his regimental family.
Respect. Travel well Captain Limbu. RIP
My late uncle served alongside Gurkhas during WWII, he always said they are the bravest of the brave and the most loyal of men. God rest Captain!
Much respect to the Gentleman, he was one of the few.
He shall be conferred a posthumous Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa Malaysian award for his superior bravery in defending my home Malaysian state of Sarawak back in 1965.😢
A very brave man amongst so many brave men. He served his regiment and Queen honourably, and he served his country and his people honourably. This man and all his comrades are the heros this world should look up to. RIP Captain Ram Bahadur Limbu VC.
Rest In peace brave warrior. May your beloved family find peace in your passing. You touched many lives ❤
RIP…..tqvm for your excellant service at Borneo Confrontation. Shall be remembered.
Sir RIP and thank you for service to my country.
Rest in peace, proud warrior.
Gone another era of warrior. Salutes to Gurkha. Thank you.
Amazing thank you sir for your service. A great send off . well deserved. The gurkhas are a real warriors ❤
RIP Brave warrior. Condolences to his family and friends 🙏🏻
Not one mention on ITV news tonight. I only came across this by chance. Shocking RIP SIR
Shocking disrespect for a loyal & brave soldier of the old empire
@@curtiskretzer8898 spot on.
What a beautiful family, they are so proud of him. It was touching to watch this. May he rest in peace.
My late Brother supported the Gurkha association / trust, so do I RIP Captain we salute you respect from the UK.
RIP Sir, Duty Done, Stand Down
Total respect Sir .