Gurkha 200 , March Down The Mall And Memorial Service In Whitehall , 30th April 2015
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- Four contingents from the Brigade of Gurkhas , accompanied by the massed Band and Pipes and Drums of the Brigade , march from Wellington Barracks down the Mall , across Horse Guards to the Gurkha Statue in Whitehall , where a memorial service took place .
It was an honour to serve with the Gurkha. Royal Signals Hong Kong 1958 - 1982 (2 tours). Great lads
I'm pretty sure everyone in The UK has respect for The Gurkhas. What a magnificent bunch of blokes. Thank you!
We could have done with a few of these guys during the riots.
When I was in Afghanistan, I spent some time with a US contracting company that was the personal bodyguard for the Afghan President (Hamid Karzai). These guys were all ex-special forces from the USA, and big and hard as rocks. But guess what, these hard-as-rock guys had their own bodyguards... who was tough enough to be a bodyguard for special forces?...... a 5'5" Gurkha!!!!! They never spoke, but if you looked in their eyes, you could see death. (Edited to correct the height based on reminder from Ramesh Gurling. )
@@JamieTransNyc 5'3" Is required to join the British gurkha army. Most people who get selected are around 5'5"-5'7"
No mate, not everyone. There are still a group of people who would never serve for Queen and country but have not appreciation for non-whites who do so.
@@xlprop6687 You're the only person to even bring it up. I guess some people need to feel oppressed on behalf of others to feel important.
I have an Ex Gurkha cleaner at work. The friendliest most polite man you are ever going to meet.he served our country for 22 years of his life and how did our government respond? They took 4 years to get him a British Passport. Disgusting.
The Gurkhas are incredible. My everlasting respect to them.
The Gurkha have severed this country for over 200 yrs and have fought and died in every war this country has fought and they should have the RIGHT to live here if they so wish. POWER TO THE GURKHA
They do have the right to live here, please stop fighting ancient battles, their right was established 12 years ago.
It was 1848 that the Gurkhas were integrated into the British army. The feeling between The Gurkhas and the British army is one of very Deep Mutual Respect' and if you are a civilian and have never served then you have very little right to comment..
I'm a firm supporter of the Gurkha and have spent a few pleasant evenings with them and boy can they sink a few
Whoami691 Here here
In 1989 2 very friendly off duty Gurka`s pretty much carried me to bed in Pokhara after a bottle or two of the local fenni. You are right, they can pack it down when they want to.
When we give billions in foreign aid to countries who despise us
Why are we not helping Nepal
And paying for their roads,hospitals,schools.....
no nation has had a more loyal and brave friend than Britain has in the goorkhas. .......
Ayo gurkhali
A modern Nepal would mean that its citizens will not be willing to do merecenery work for a foreign government. Why would I fight for Britain when China the bully is next door. They do this out of financial necessity!
Britain does provide foreign aid to Nepal as well as several other countries and has done so for many years. The United Kingdom is Nepal's largest bilateral aid donor,[1][2]
@@Comedy-nk8vt What utter cock! Stick to cartoons or try reading a book .
@@Comedy-nk8vt I think your dose of reality might sting some people still its the truth soooo.. yeah
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Proudest moment in my service life was being saluted and addressed "Sir" by a Gurkha CSM reporting for instructions concerning reinforcing the force protection element I belonged to at the time. Being a mere private myself, I was a bit baffled until I remembered that of course a Gurkha will always show guards and sentries proper respect.
NoRemorsewoodworking2yrago🇬🇧
What regiment cock?
My Dad fought with the Gurkha! He said they brilliant soldiers!!🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️
As an American I was blessed to serve as a cohort and a training advisor to the 2/2. It was the high point go my career! I love these gents and feel a deep loyalty to them! They are among the finest!
These men deserve so much more than what our government gives them!
best way to show this would to convince ur local MP to demand an further increase in gurka units!
@Justin Time You don't understand honour. This is not about money, but your generation cannot understand that unfortunately.
@Justin Time It was not always the case.
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The world respects the Gurkhas. Thanks for supporting the UK. Brave men indeed
We gorkhas are always with us UK🇳🇵🇳🇵🇬🇧🇬🇧
Respect is the only word that comes to mind.
Great respect to you all.
My father during the war while on leave wrecked a pub in wimbledon because the barman refused to sell to a gurkha who was also on leave. My father offered him his drink and the barman remonstrated, hence the outcome. He loved the gurkhas.
ayone apart from bullies and uneducated will like Gurka..
Pfiooo......I think that wimpy barman was very lucky....I would not want to know in how many bits he would have turned if that gurkha man would have had his way with him.......
What war
@@nationstates7699 Idiot...read the original entry. Wrecked pub in Islington.....maybe a clue.
Awesome story!!!
This country is so proud of our Nepal friends. Superb soldiers and incredible brothers in arms. And a beautiful people to boot. I've never met a kinder human being.
My dad fought along side Kurkhs in WW2 - he had nothing but praise for them - god bless each and everyone of them - thank you all!
Excellent. I am a Gorkha soldier from the Indian Army. The last tune played by the Pipes and Drums, as they marched off, was very special. This is my favourite song - 'Yo Nepali sur Unchali'. Loosely translated it means - 'I am a Gorkha and proudly keep my head held high - I bow to no one. Even if the blue skies bow, I will not.'
proud words, you do them great honour :)
Bonny Sarker nnb
Indonesian guerillas torn this brigade into pieces in Surabaya 1945 war and took the British General Mallaby.
How amazing to read your review. With a great respect.
We have Gurkhas here in Singapore too.Serving in the special task force of the police force
Nothing but respect for the Gurkha's. Loyal to the crown and shown no fear in battle. It is an honour to have them in our army.
My father respected these guys.
RIP dad, 1936-1998.
i cannot express the love and resect i have for these remarkable people. I am so proud, so so proud. The UK Government should be ashamed of themselves for how they treat such an indescribably patriotic military force. For any Gurkha or Nepalese person watching, the British people have nothing but unreserved love and admiration for you. You make us proud and the Government should treat you with the same respect as you afford us, and then some. For as little my opinion is worth, you put the Great in Britain.
So true, the UK government is not respecting millions of Gurkha martyrs who have lost their lives so far the British Empire but our people are placed behind African refugees
My dear old uncle fought alongside Gurkhas in WWll. I remember him reminiscing, " I love them Gurkha boys. Love to fight. They're bloody good at it an' all "
They are the finest fighting force in the world and filled with gentle, polite, honest and cheerful people. I pass on my respects to them. Namaste.
The very finest. Uk is lucky to have such friends.
Lazza Leppi you are right
Agree as a allie in peace as future as in point as military to a conflict.
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They are much more than friends and ALL of the UK love and respect our Gurkha Warriors .
We salute the great Gurkha soldiers. The most loyal and bravest --the best soldier. May God bless you all
+John Eu I SECOND THAT WHOLE HEARTEDLY
Amen! ...I noticed a few were struggling so I helped with a few things. Local corner shop, I was honored to help them.
JohnEu7yrago🇬🇧
I am so very proud that the Ghurkas are an important, integral part of our British Armed Forces. They and their families are entitled to live in Great Britain for good .Thank you Jonnie Ghurha.
DavidGosling6yrago🇬🇧
A huge thank you to the beloved Gurkhas of Nepal. Our friends for many, many years!
Just massive respect for these guys. I remember training in Brecon with them as enemy force. It was pouring rain and just miserable, they stood there perfectly still smiling and loving every minute of it. Just unbelievable men from Nepal, just massive respect for them.
I worked with a former Sgt. Major back in the 70s. He fought in the Burma campaign. He told a story about his unit being withdrawn to the rear after heavy fighting. They were to be relieved by the Gurkhas. On the first night, one of his comrades had a nightmare and work up yelling and screaming. The Sgt. Major thought the Japanese had launched a raid and ran to the tent of a Gurkha officer to warn him. The officer just looked at him and said "If they've broken through my boys, you might as well go back to bed and get your throat cut." The officer then rolled over and went back to sleep.
Back in the 70s an Australian Army CSM told me of one night he was doing night watch in the jungles of Burma during WW2. No moon, pitch black and a Gurkha had snuck up on him, 'touched him up' and then as he slipped off into the jungle said: 'Goodnight Aussie'. That was the first our storyteller knew of the presence of a Gurkha patrol.
I want to thank this regiment of the Gurkhas for its service and honor for our country and service thank again, you brave and honorable men. Thank you for your sacrifice. We all appreciate and honor you.
These guys are the absolute best. The visual definition of what a soldier is.
Thanks for posting this. I can only add to the sentiments expressed here about how fine the Gurkhas are. For those wondering, they're marching faster than standard parade speed (120 paces/minute) because they are a Rifles Regiment. Rifles Regiments march at light infantry speed, and carry their rifles at "trail arms", instead of "shoulder arms".
I thought they were marching fast!
Absolute respect for these fabulous guys from Nepal !
Ayo Gorkali... here come the Gurkha's! Superb turnout of one of the most fearless formation of men on the planet.
Gentlest of people, fiercest of fighters and smartest of drill. 'The Ghurkas' are total legends.
They certainly are, very humble people when not on duty.
Great thought and you too earn great respect from us.
1chish turks bravest in muslim english bravest in christans and gurkhas bravest in hindu and most loyal in all world
Fanatics
These people are full on fanatics
We owe an enormous debt to these soldiers .Gentlemen Thank You for your unquestionable loyalty
The Gurkhas are perhaps the best fighting soldiers in the world for their size. They deserve all the credit they get
its the gurkins
What do you mean for their size ?. They are the best fighters period !.
the best full stop
I was taught from an early age to stand for the National Anthem and NEVER forget what the Gurkhas have done for our country.
Yes, me too :)
I first heard about the Gurkhas about 35 years ago when i was in school. i read up them and found out they were one of the elite fighting units in the world. they say they got their elite status by fighting to the last man in many battles, all in defense of the crown but the crown failed to recognize them for many years but then the eyes were opened when their own troops kept telling them the stories of these proud Gurkhas.
Passport to Gurkhs family expediated soon
Words cannot express the gratitude I feel towards the Gurkhas! Arguably the best soldiers in the World are prepared to fight and die for the UK. You guys ROCK! Thank you for everything you do for us! I am delighted that our "wonderful" government finally allowed you to live here, it was a national embarrassment that it didn't happen a LONG time ago. God bless you all.
Nothing looks more purpose built than a Ghurka in a uniform.
Love love love the Gurkhas they should all immediatley be British citizens if they choose. We have a few working in my local pub in sydney, they are all fun really friendly and a great laugh
Many thanks for posting this. All very impressive. I live in New Zealand these days, and this year at the memorial services on ANZAC Day there was an official Gurkha delegation. Very smartly turned out soldiers, and extremely friendly -- my six-year-old son and I shook hands and chatted briefly with one after the service. They were there for the 100th anniversary of Gallipoli, where the Gurkhas -- 6th Gurkha Rifles to be exact --, as usual, out-performed everybody when they took the so-called Gurkha Bluff and thus became the only allied soldiers to reach the crest of that line of hills. I just wish that there were more of them in the British Army these days.
Will Scathlocke Thanks for viewing and comment , I just hope the Ministry of Defence don't cut Gurkha numbers any further .
103 years later, I have a headache thinking how many lives it cost to take those hills. WHAT IS WRONG WITH HUMANITY? always sending young men to die in this way. I lost a son in Afghanistan ten years ago, it nearly killed me at the time, sometimes I wish it had. the Gurkhas are truly a brave people, but how many relatives lives were left shattered in Nepal?
We Brits fought and died so well in a fight with them, they agreed to fight for us. NEVER underestimate these ferocious fighters that would prefer to take your life with a knife than a rifle. As an ex serviceman that has worked with these guys, you don’t want them in close in a fight, they are terriers and HIGHLY professional to a man and more importantly, fiercely loyal. Our country owes these men so much.
BTW.... ALWAYS tie your boot laces the British Army way, if not, join the Khukri Club
‘Ayo Gorkhali’
They keep their firearms low, their kukris hidden behind their backs. A quiet message. Respect.
I am here bro British gorkha army
gurkas need to be given the keys to our cities they have help protect the uk in every war we have fought and given the true respect they deserve god save the gurkas
chris hardman tq vry much
Amrit Gurung your welcome brother
I'm an American watching this video and upon reading these comments I'm surprised that Britain hasn't granted full citizenship to these incredible soldiers. God bless these fighters, God bless Great Britain our staunchest Ally.
@@algomes715 You'll be pleased to know they did 12 years ago.
The Gurkhas, one of the most elite forces out there.
Great Indian Field Marshal Shyam Manekshaw once said if one says he fears nothing, he's either lying or he's a Gurkha. Being Hindu Maratha I am proud to have Gurkhas as a part of Dharmic faiths Hinduism and Buddhism. Respect.
That's Sam, btw.
Just wanted to add...
Some of the gurkha tribes are kirantis...
@@marcus.the.younger you are right bro half of the goarkhas are kiratis.
I keep watching this video over and over. I just love the discipline and drill of the Gurkhas.
salute to the brave kirat people from nepal. they are truly extraordinarily brave soldier known as the gurkhas.
This is what professional soldiers look like. Thank you for posting.
I have nothing but respect for a regiment that can maintain that marching pace for that distance and still be exactly in step! Awesome.
All Brits have great respect for these peoples.
Yes every last one of us . fearful warriors , manners of gentlemen.
Apart from our government it seems. All Gurkhas should automatically get British citizenship.
In Order of Appearance:
1:30 - Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas
1:49 - Royal Gurkha Rifles (Carrying "The Queen's Truncheon")
2:05 - Queen's Gurkha Engineers
2:19 - Queen's Gurkha Signals
2:32 - Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment
Thank you.
Amazing people. I served with them in the British Army and we had some on our trade training course at the Royal School of Military Engineering in the Corps of Royal Engineers, the Gentlemans Corps.. Although they were in The Queens Gurkha Engineers. The fierce QGE!
If I ever walk into a bar and see a table of Gurkhas, no matter what, I’ll buy them a round or two. Friends of mine who served in the US Army and Marines in Afghanistan speak of them and their full-on badassery with nothing but respect. In fact, they’ve recalled, each in their own way, that the Gurkhas are the craziest, bravest, and toughest bunch of warriors they’ve seen. They all also agreed, to the man, they’d feel better if the Gurkhas road in vehicles that had more armor plating protection once in a while. With the deepest respect!
In Nepal children studying in schools and high schools are taught about glory and pride of our ancestors. Our history, social books contains legit examples of many brave warriors massacring dozens of enemies carrying machine guns at that era with just khukuri. We are reminded of the glory and pride we hold and this inspires many Nepalese to get into Gurkha and also get through the very difficult trainings and survive drills. Most of Gurkha trainees agree that when they get into the training ground they get the feeling that they have to do this for the sake of country and our ancestors pride. Also according to the American Documentary interviewing many ex gurkhas and veterans they compose similar ideology that when they are on battle field they don't care much about their ammunition because they know they are carrying their khukuri and thw fear of dying never comes but the only thing on their mind would be killing as much as possible and glorifying their family and country that's why even today we can see examples of Gurkhas earning galantry awards in many countries for bravery. Gurkha is not about being brave it's about glorifying the pride we are taught. Even gurkhas are widely spread on front lines of Kargil and Jammu Kashmir. And these gurkha inspire next generations to be a gurkha. They are the inspirations that seldom are highlighted. Jay Bhadrakali! Jay Gurkha! Jay Nepal!
Worked many a time with these lads and by christ I am glad they are on our side.
Locomotive67,my dad was in the 10th Royal Hussars & he told me about the laces as well,(crossed or straight),he also told me of an exercise where a group of Gurkhas had to "capture" a trophy guarded by a crack army regiment,every Gurkha was given a piece of chalk to mark where he was when he was captured,NONE were & the trophy was still in place at the end with the C/O standing next to it,elated at its" protection until someone pointed out that he had a chalk X on the arse of his uniform, he had no knowledge of it being put there.!!!!! Definition of a Gurkha~ a little Nepalese fighting man with a loyalty & courage 1000 times their stature.
David Nash Definition of a Gurkha. A huge bergen with legs sticking out at the bottom.
Paul Weston,hope you"re not being disrespectful to the Gurkhas,can"t find a definition of "Bergen" that befits these heroes.Please explain.
David Nash A mate of mine who served in Afghanistan - worked along side the Gurkha´s. He told me that they carried so much kit in their huge "Bergens" (Army Ruck sacks) that all you could see from behind was a Bergen with short legs sticking out the bottom.
The average Gurkha is about 5.3ft
Apparantly they happily carry more kit than soldiers from other Armies and regiments because, when possible, they insist upon on eating "real food" rather than ration packs. So on top of every thing else they are lumbered with Frying pans , pots, sacks of rice, flour, spices and what not.
My mate was always taking advantage of their superb hospitality. He said they make fantastic curry´s...
Paul,many thanks for your reply clarifying the matter,it was one of those comments that could be taken either way.As for the currys, I wish we had some Gurkhas living near us.When my dad worked with ex Gurkhas in Nepal on road construction work,if he got a bit tired they used to disappear into the jungle to get herbs & made him a "jungley tea",as they called it,to refresh him.
David Nash "jungley tea" If it is anything like the "Rocket tea" i was given by a Pakistani lorry driver doing long haul´s near the Kyber pass - it was a potent brew. I was "refreshed" for the next 24 hours or so. lol
During Indonesia's independent war in Surabaya 1945, my old grandpa fought british indian army and these brave gurkha. Once he told me a lot of people died from both side especially Indonesian soldier who fight in lack of armament.
Feared and famous fighters. Greetings from Chile, one of the allies forever loved england
Not just Nepali , but the only regiment that is both Highland & a Rifle Regiment. NEVER disband the Gurkhas....are you listening , Whitehall ???
Served in 99GURKABDE in Singapore ,Brunei and Borneo in the 1960s . QUEENS OWN HLDRS and the 2/7th &2/?. It was an honour.
The general public would not stand for it No by God I an 71 and have Rheumatoid Arthritis in agony on times .but it would not stop me marching from Wales to Whitehall .
let's hope so mate ti both your points , aye !
Relics, like your empire, totlally useless in the 21st century.
@@carlfoster1952 ha ha ha , you are funny , aye !
When ever I hear the name Ghurka I remember them for their bravery in combat and thank them for their service. These guys looked sharp.
Go Gurkhas Go! Have always been a fan and this is awesome. Absolutely superb. They should justifiably be proud.
Thank you so much for posting,good quality too.
Hi Alan , thanks very much for viewing and kind comments , I wouldn't have missed seeing these men celebrating their 200 year anniversary for anything . David
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respect to these great fighting men, and there service to our country
My wife Joy & I are doing the RTTW later on this year & a visit to the new Gurkha Memorial is one of the things we intend to do there.RESPECT to them.
I met the ghurkas in hong kong in 1963, i was givin a kukri as a gift. I was a young marine pfc 18 yrs. Old
*Khukuri* :)
@@milanghale719 It is strange that we British (and presumably other westerners) have always called it a kukri, not a khukuri.
Anyone who carries a blade that looks that wicked and does good in the world with it gets my respect. Just found out about the gurkhas not that long ago, i love reading about the stuff yall do, please never change or stop.
My father who served in the Far East during the war, once told me a story about Gurkhas. Don’t know the truth of it, but worth sharing. A Gurkha unit were asked to volunteer for a mission that would involve jumping out of an aircraft over enemy territory. Amazingly less than half stepped forward. But once the concept of parachute had been explained, they all volunteered.
तो ऑल ओफ यौ फिने पोपले थान्क यौ विथ हुम्ब्ले रेस्पेच्त फ्रोम अ प्रोउद फ़्रिएन्द great sight, great people, we are so fortunate to have such friends and should treasure them
Hello Mike
Really impressed with your Nepali writing. Great thought and you all guys deserve great respect from us.
One of the most tenacious and loyal soldiers any where in the world!
Mick Martin you mean loyal slaves to the brits.
And treated like shit
No mate I meant what the Gurkha IS, not what the British Politicians did to them, ultimately the wrong was righted in the end to a small degree.
Allan Jelen you definitely dont knw the meaning of slave, we gurkhas n brits are brothers in arm fr 200 yrs, our tested n proven friendship is our pride! so go n chk dictionary...
John Ray don't listen to a fucking moron
I had the pleasure of working with the Gurkhas in Cyprus in 1974/5 at Episkopi. Fabulous friendly guys but fierce warriors. Total respect
Served with the Gurkhas in Brunie and Hong Kong Good bunch of guys
Magical and impressive, Such an asset to the UK and beyond...and during the selection process thousands of want-to-be Gurkhas are eliminated during training, despite some having the most amazing of abilities...If we do have a population that needs augmenting, why not welcome the Nepalese? All those from Nepal I have met are without doubt one of the most consistently nice nations, friendly, warm and firm
Love these guys. Total total respect. Great people, great soldiers.
Shame on those who gave a thumb down. Those Gurkhas are ferocious fighters and extremely loyal. Check out how hard they try to be a Gurkas . I dare the thumbs down ones to try to take them on in a fight, they will rip you apart. God Bless them, they stand by our side and will fight to the death .
The Gurkhas look absolutely stunning.
thanks for the upload!
emptyangel Thanks for viewing and comment.
emptyangel suffolk reg 1953
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That must have been a very proud day for all of those men and they are a credit to the regiment.
Surely one of the best videos I have seen about the Brigade in a long time. Excellent drill, excellent music, excellent and loyal young men!!
I've just retired from a company who have been fortunate enough to have taken on, down the years, hundreds of these fantastic people...nearly all ex army....embrace them...they are as strong and weak and fallible as all of us...but they are wonderful friends and actually pretty damn good employees
Damn, how fast marching down there. Screw that. Much respect, love the Gurkhas
Well done you guys, Thank you very much for your help and support, long live Nepal and the GURKHA, LOVE YOU LOADS, :)
Massive Respect for These Amazing Warriors and the sacrifices they and there Ancestors have made...Thank You and God Bless You ALL.
The kindest, gentlest people on the earth, and the most ferocious. Long may they flourish!
these soldiers are badazz......i trained with them in jungle warfare school in malaysia...1967
Great to see the Rifles march and Rifles drill done at the correct Rifles speed.
Impeccably marching !
wonderful parade and film thank you.
expatmartin Thanks for viewing , it was great being there to see these wonderful soldiers .
:)
I have never met a more polite soldier than a Gurkha. We are lucky to have them as members of our armed forces and our communities. We are stronger for it. Ayo Gorkhali!
The Gurkha rifles are the finest troops in the British Army the drill is always impeccable outstanding soldiers!!
Sure as hell wouldn't want to be an enemy of these guys. Just knowing they're in front of you would drop moral.
It did just that to the Argies in the Falklands !
Trust me - many others have suffered a drop in morale knowing a Gorkha battalion is stationed opposite them.
im abit bellitted by these people..they are so humble but the bravest people you will ever meet,i wish they would all come over here and teach us how to live,we would learn so much
PROUD AND HONOUR OF NEPALI.GURKHA REGINMENT IS OUTSTANDING.IM FROM NEPAL AND I LIKE MY COUNTRT.I LIKE GURKHA BRITISH ARMY AND NEPAL ARMY.
A friend to trust, a friend who ll keep u safe life time and thats "GORKHA". Ayo Gorkhali !!!!!
WONDERFUL CHAPS GREAT RESPECT FOR THEM SENT CASH TO NEPAL WHEN THEY NEEDED IT. CANT THK THEM ENOUGH FOR THEIR SERVICE TO THIS COUNTRY.
thank you for the beautiful video, much respect and love from Nepal
What amazing videos I’m from Bristol U.K. I would love to buy one of these fellow brits a pint what top people full of honour and proud heritage!!
There's a saying in Nepal that if a man tells of he fears nothing, he's either lying or he's a Gurkha.
sorry this word told by a indian army officer I just forget his name
If a man is saying that he isn't afraid of dying, he is either Lying or he is Gurkha
Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
he is Field Marshal Shyam Manekshaw
metro career it's Sam, not Shyam.
Metro Career r
Thank you all for your service
What a treat to see the Gurkhas; a magnificent group of soldiers.
we have been loyal for great britian for 200 yrs now its time for them to help us (NEPAL) and save us from the bully neighbour india
Jay Gorkha , Jay Nepal
Thanks for the upload! So great looking Gurkhas !!
Greatest of all fighting men. Then and now.
180ppm, rifles at trail, green jackets, a light battalion is coming, better run!
As an ex LRB "95" I salute you!
200 years of outstanding service.
My father in navy in the last war, he said he respected the Gurkus so much, bravest soldiers that ever lived, the Japanese feared them more than anyone. It is written that if a man says he is not afraid to die he is either a liar or a Gurku.