Wednesday, 4 February 2015

The Gurkha Memorial


On 3rd December 1997, British memorial to the Gurkhas was uneviled in London by HM The Queen, on Horse Guards Avenue.
 
Photo: Commonwealth War Graves Commission

The inscription is a quotation from Sir Ralph Turner, a former officer in the 3rd Gurkha Rifles.

THE GURKHA SOLDIER
Bravest of the brave,
most generous of the generous,
never had country
more faithful friends
than you.

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