Kulbir Thapa
Nepalese Gurkha recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kulbir Thapa Magar VC (15 December 1888 – 3 October 1956) was the first Nepalese Gurkha recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Born | (1888-12-15)15 December 1888 Palpa, Nepal |
Died | 3 October 1956(1956-10-03) (aged 67) |
Allegiance | British India |
Service/ | British Indian Army |
Rank | Havildar |
Unit | 3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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