Esprit de Corps: The 8th 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: 1824
Motto: Kafar 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: 58 Gorkha Training Centre, Shillong, Meghalaya
Type: Light Infantry
Decorations:
- 1 PVC (Param Vir Chakra)
- 7 MVC (Maha Vir Chakra)
- 22 VrC (Vir Chakra)
- 1 UYSM (Uttam Yudh Seva Medal)
- 1 YSM (Yudh Seva Medal)
- 4 AC (Ashoka Chakra)
- 2 KC (Kirti Chakra)
- 13 SC (Shaurya Chakra)
- 4 PVSM (Param Vishisht Seva Medal)
- 8 AVSM (Ati Vishisht Seva Medal)
- 12 VSM (Vishisht Seva Medal)
- 24 SM (Sena Medal)
- 1 Padma Vibhushan Award
- 1 Padma Bhushan Award
Battle Honours (Post Independence):
- Poonch
- Chushul
- Sanjoi
- Mirpur
Notable Alumni:
Field Marshal S.H.F.J Manekshaw, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, MC
(7th Chief of Army Staff, 2nd Field Marshal)
(7th Chief of Army Staff, 2nd Field Marshal)
Lieutenant Colonel Dhan Singh Thapa, PVC (non-posthumous)
Alias:
- 8 GR
- The Shiny Eight
Insignia: A pair of crossed Khukris with the numeral 8 above.
Regimental Colours: Green and Black.
Other Raisings:
- 3rd Battalion the Mechanized Infantry Regiment was raised from the 1st Battalion the 8th Gorkha Rifles Regiment.
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