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"If there was a minute's silence for every Gurkha casualty from World War 2 alone, we would have to keep quiet for two weeks."
The Gurkha Welfare Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do the Gurkhas want to live in the UK?
The Gurkhas want equal rights, the same as their counterparts in the British Army, and want the option to live in the nation they have fought for. The opportunity to bring up their children in Britain is one which attracts them to live in the UK, as well as earning British wages for themselves.
What does 'Ayo Gorkhali' mean?
It means 'The Gurkhas are coming'. It is a traditional battle cry before they charge.
How long have the Gurkhas been part of the British Army?
The history of the service of the Brigade of Gurkhas to the British Crown goes back as far as 1815.
Where have the Gurkhas served with the British Army?
More than 200,000 fought in the two world wars, and within the last 50 years, they have served in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Borneo, Cyprus, the Falklands, Kosovo and now in Iraq and Afghanistan.
