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Hisotry: Raised 1824 as The 16th or Sylhet Local Battalion. In 1908 it become the 8th Gurkha Rifles, the spelling of the word Gurkha was later changed to Gorkha. | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:44, 20 March 2025
Regimental Headquarters:
Hisotry: Raised 1824 as The 16th or Sylhet Local Battalion. In 1908 it become the 8th Gurkha Rifles, the spelling of the word Gurkha was later changed to Gorkha.
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Country: India  |
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| English | blazon wanted |
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Literature: Image from Mike Chappell:The Gurkhas (Osprey Elite Series)
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