Twenty six victoria crosses have been won by Gurkha Regiments. The Victoria Cross is the most honored and prestigious award for valor and heroism in the line of duty awarded by the British Goverment. Nepali Gurkhas have won thirteen Victoria Crosses including countless other military awards.The first nepalese to get VC was the Rifleman Kulbir Thapa. Other winners are Karna Bahadur Rana (Magar), Subedar Lal Bahadur Thapa (Magar), Havildar Gaje Ghale, Rifleman Ganju Lama, Rifleman Tul Bahadur Pun, Rifleman Agam Singh Rai, Subadar Netra Bahadur Thapa (Magar), Rifleman Sher Bahadur Thapa (Chhettri), Rifleman Thaman Gurung, Lance Naik Bhanbhagta Gurung , Havildar Lachhiman Gurung, Lance Corporal (Captain) Ram Bahadur Limbu etc.
Thursday, 16 October 2008
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