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| 5th Gurkha Rifles |
The British Indian Army had ten Gurkha regiments and the 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles ( Frontier Force) was the only Royal and only one to have been in the Punjab Frontier Force. When India became independent in 1947 four Gurkha regiments (2nd,3rd,6th and 10th) transferred to the British Army and amalgamated to become the present Royal Gurkha Rifles.
Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving 5th Gurkha Rifles
" Twenty-Six, Victoria Crosses have been won by Gurkha Regiments. The Victoria Cross is the most honored and prestigious award for valor and heroism in the line of duty awarded by the British Government. Nepali Gurkhas have won thirteen Victoria Crosses, including countless other military awards. ..."
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