This year marked the 78th anniversary of the Liberation of the city of Medicina, important battle of the Second World War in Northern Italy. Not only remembered for it being one of the last battles against the Germans in Italy, but also for the unusual situation where 2/6GR were operating as … [Read More...]
Welcome to the official website of the 6th Queen Elizabeth’s Own Gurkha Rifles
The 6th Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkha Rifles was a rifle regiment of the British Indian Army comprising Gurkha soldiers of Nepalese origin, before being transferred to the British Army following India's independence. Originally raised in 1817, the name 6th Queen Elizabeth’s Own Gurkha Rifles ceased to exist as part of the British Army in 1994.
Provided and maintained by the 6th Gurkha Rifles Regimental Association, this website aims to help perpetuate the memory of the Regiment for all those who had the privilege and pleasure to serve in it. It is also a means of communicating the activities of The Association and The Trust as well as informing visitors of the activities of the 6th Gurkhas, both past and present.
Additional information for Association Members is in the Members Area. Further Battles and more archive photographs will be added over time. Many images on the site have come from Regimental albums and archives, now the property of The Gurkha Museum in Winchester and we are most grateful for their permission to use them. Other images have been willingly provided by individuals, too many to name, but to whom we are equally grateful.
We welcome your feedback and questions via the Contact page. Jai Sixth!
Latest News
DEDICATION OF 6GR MEMORIAL IN POKHARA
On 18th March 2023, 4 years after its inception the 6GR Memorial was formally dedicated in Pokhara. A very special and historic event. The concept for the Memorial, initiated by John Mackinlay was for a memorial that allowed our Veterans in Nepal and UK to revere their war dead, but also to … [Read More...]
THE ASSOCIATION
2017 marked the 200th anniversary of the raising of the Regiment. This historic landmark was celebrated with two very successful Durbars in Nepal and in the UK.
Articles on the two Durbars and other 200th events with additional photos can be seen on the ‘Notice Board’