Esprit de Corps: The 5th Gorkha Regiment
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: 1858Motto: Shaurya Evam Nistha (Courage and Determination)
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:
- 8 MVC (Maha Vir Chakra)
- 23 VrC (Vir Chakra)
- 1 YSM (Yudh Seva Medal)
- 1 Ashoka Chakra (AC)
- 5 KC (Kirti Chakra)
- 9 SC (Shaurya Chakra)
- 53 SM (Sena Medal)
- Zoji La
- Kargil
- Charwa
- Sylhet
- Sehjra
Havaldar Dil Bahadur Chettri, MVC
- 5 GR
- Frontier Force
Regimental Colours: Green and Black.
INS Khukri is a corvette of the Indian Navy which is also affiliated to the regiment.

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