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History: Formed in 1994 by amalgamation of 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles), 6th Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkha Rifles, 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles and | History: Formed in 1994 by amalgamation of 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles), 6th Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkha Rifles, 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles and | ||
10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles. These had on the Independence of India in 1947 been allocated to the British Army.<br> | 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles. These had on the Independence of India in 1947 been allocated to the British Army.<br> | ||
Brigade of Gurkhas Headquarters: Robertson House, Camberley, Surrey. | Brigade of Gurkhas Headquarters: Robertson House, Camberley, Surrey. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:37, 23 September 2024
History: Formed in 1994 by amalgamation of 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles), 6th Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkha Rifles, 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles and
10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles. These had on the Independence of India in 1947 been allocated to the British Army.
Brigade of Gurkhas Headquarters: Robertson House, Camberley, Surrey.
 (Queen Elizabeth II Version) |
 (King Charles III Version) |
 (Tactical Recognition Flash) |
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