Gurkha Memorial, War memorial in Westminster, United Kingdom
The bronze statue depicts a Gurkha soldier in First World War uniform standing at ease with a bayonet on Horse Guards Avenue
Queen Elizabeth II unveiled this memorial on December 3, 1997, marking the transfer of Gurkha headquarters from Hong Kong to London
The memorial features an inscription from Professor Sir Ralph Turner MC, honoring the Gurkhas as faithful friends of Britain since 1815
The memorial stands opposite the Ministry of Defence building at coordinates 51.5050924, -0.1249977, accessible through postcode SW1A 2EX
Sculptor Philip Jackson created this monument using Captain Khemkumar Limbu as a living model, making it larger than previous Gurkha memorials
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1997
Creator: Philip Jackson
GPS coordinates: 51.50509,-0.12500
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:55
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