The Regimental Secretary gave a talk about the Gurkhas and Nepal to the “Gallipoli Dardanelles International” at their annual Lunch in King’s Lynn, Norfolk. Among those present was the grandson of the Company Commander of E (Sandringham) Company of the 5th Norfolk Regiment (TF) at the time of Gallipoli. The 5th Norfolks became know as […]
The 6th Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkha Rifles was a rifle regiment of the British Indian Army, before being transferred to the British Army following India's independence in 1947. Originally raised in 1817 as part of the army of the British East Indian Company, the regiment has been known by a number of names throughout its history.
Alongside Indian soldiers some Gurkhas were enlisted in the early years. It was not until the Regiment’s name was changed in 1886 to 42nd Gurkha Light Infantry that it became wholly Gurkha. After 77 years of unbroken duty in Assam, the Regiment was transferred to the North West Frontier Province of British India based at Abbottabad, its new headquarters in 1900. After 1947, the Regiment was only one of four Gurkha regiments to be transferred to the British Army. In 1994 it was amalgamated with the other British Gurkha regiments to form the Royal Gurkha Rifles.
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6 GR Get-together – 14 Sep 24
The Annual 6 GR ‘All Ranks’ Bhela took place in Farnborough on Sat 14 Sep 24 organised by Maj Khusiman Gurung and his team. Over 400 veterans and families attended to meet old friends and listen to speeches and songs including the indomitable Capt Biru performing in his customary way. “Company” photos were taken and […]
Annual Gallipoli Dardanelles International Memorial Service – King’s Lynn 3 Aug 24
The Annual Service of ‘Gallipoli Dardanelles International’ took place at All Saints Church King’s Lynn on Saturday 3rd August 2024. There was a good turnout of local people as well as members of the Charity. There were representatives from Australia, New Zealand, France, Turkey and RAF Marham. A number of Royal British Legion Standards were […]