Gaje Ghale was born on 1 August 1918 in Barpak, Gorkha District, Nepal. Barpak, a small village nestled in the rugged terrains of the Himalayas, is in a region that has produced some of the most esteemed soldiers to have served in the armed forces.
Records indicate that no Victoria Crosses were awarded to Indian soldiers specifically for their actions at Monte Cassino during The Second World War. However, Indian soldiers played a significant role in the gruelling battles for Monte Cassino, with many displaying exceptional bravery. One soldier, Sepoy Kamal Ram of the 8th Punjab Regiment, did receive the Victoria Cross for his actions at the Garigliano River in Italy in May 1944.
Summer Exhibition 2023 – With Due Ceremony 1st – 31st August 2023 Introducing this year’s Summer Exhibition at The Gurkha Museum, located in the former Peninsula Barracks in Winchester. The recent coronation of HM King Charles III and Queen Camilla adds to a long and storied history of Gurkha involvement in state and ceremonial occasions. […]
Havildar Lachhiman Gurung, a Nepalese Gurkha soldier serving in the British Indian Army, was not your typical war hero.
The first of the Trust’s projects is the South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM), which first took place in 2020 and runs from the 18th of July to the 17th of August each year.
SAHM seeks to commemorate, mark and celebrate South Asian cultures, histories, and communities.
It seeks to understand the diverse heritage and cultures that continue to link the UK with South Asia.
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