GURKHA MEMORIAL

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Reference WMO/105625

Address:

Horse Guards Avenue

Westminster

London

SW1A 2EX

England

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Status: On original site
Type: Freestanding
Location: External
Setting: Roadside
Description: Serviceman/woman sculpture
Materials:
  • Metal Bronze
  • Stone Stone (any)
Lettering: Inscribed on a plaque
Conflicts:
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
  • Falklands Conflict (1982)
  • Gulf Conflict (1990-1991)
About the memorial: Unveiled 1997. The memorial is sited at the junction of Horse Guards Avenue with Whitehall Court. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Westminster Walk: The Gurkhas came from Nepal and took their name from the town of Gorka, a city state, which in 1814 came into conflict with British troops serving in the East India Company. They failed to annex Nepal but were impressed by the tenacity of Gurkha soldiers and invited them to volunteer for the East India Company. This they did and went on to serve as loyal soldiers in the armies of Nepal, India and Britain. The Gurkhas are famous for their kukris, a distinctive heavy knife with a curved blade. Their service history is extensive including participation in WWI & WWII. The plaques show: The campaign history of the Brigade A List of Regiments A List of Battle Honours. Gurkha soldiers have won 13 VCs (Victoria Crosses). Sculptor: Philip Jackson >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Route: At this junction, cross the road and go down Whitehall Court road and find last memorial For Tank Crews at the far junction. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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