Esprit de Corps: The 1st Gorkha Rifles
The spirit of a body is the essence of the term Esprit de Corps. It's a feeling of pride and mutual loyalty shared by the members of a group. The troops with a higher Esprit de Corps are motivated, full of Josh and more often than not victorious under any circumstance. Following are the snapshots of this mighty regiment.
Established: 1815
Motto: Sthal Kayar Hunu Bhanda Marnu Ramro (Better to Die than Live like a Coward)
War Cry: Jai Mahakali Ayo Gorkhali (Hail goddess Kali The Gorkhas are here)
Regimental Centre: 14 Gorkha Training Centre, Sabathu, Himachal Pradesh
Type: Light Infantry
Decorations:
- 1 PVC (Param Vir Chakra)
- 7 MVC (Maha Vir Chakra)
- 16 VrC (Vir Chakra)
- 1 YSM (Yudh Seva Medal)
- 1 KC (Kirti Chakra)
- 3 SC (Shaurya Chakra)
- 22 SM (Sena Medal)
Battle Honours (Post Independence):
- Kalidhar
- Jammu & Kashmir 1965
- Darsana
- Jammu & Kashmir 1971
- East Pakistan 1971
Notable Alumni:
Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria, PVC
Havaldar Prem Bahadur Reshmi Magar, KC
Rifleman Tej Bahadur Gurung, SC
Alias:
- 1 GR
- The Malaun Regiment
Insignia: A pair of crossed Khukris with the numeral 1 above.
Regimental Colours: Red and White.
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