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