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	Rambahadur Limbu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Rambahadur Limbu (VC, MVO) is a Nepalese recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
		On 21 November 1965 in Sarawak, Borneo, Lance-Corporal Rambahadur Limbu was in an advance party of 16 Gurkhas when they encountered about 30 Indonesians holding a position on the top of a jungle-covered hill.
		The lance-corporal went forward with two men, but when they were only 10 yards from the machine-gun, the sentry opened fire, whereupon the NCO rushed forward and killed him with a grenade.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rambahadur_Limbu (237 words)

	British Empire: Armed Forces: Units: Indian Infantry: 10th Gurkha Rifles
		Limbu, who was a Lance-Corporal at the time, saw that the nearest trench was manned with a machine-gun.
		Limbu spent three minutes trying to reach the wounded men while exposed to two enemy machine guns.
		Lance Corporal Rambahadur Limbu received his VC from the Queen at Buckingham Palace on 12th July 1966, an occasion clouded by the death of his wife a few months previously.
	www.britishempire.co.uk /forces/armyunits/gurkha/10thgurkhaslimbu.htm (326 words)

	:: Magar Studies Center - Lance Corporal Ram Bahadur Limbu, VC, MVO :: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Appreciating that he could not carry out his task of supporting his platoon from this position he courageously left the comparative safety of his trench and, with a complete disregard for the hail of fire being directed at him, he got together and led his fire group to a better fire position some yards ahead.
		It was now clear from the increased weight of fire being concentrated on the approaches to and in the immediate vicinity of the remaining casualty the enemy were doing all they could to prevent any further attempts at rescue.
		At least twenty four enemy are known to have died at a cost to the attacking force of three killed and two wounded.
	www.magarstudiescenter.org /bravest13.php (709 words)

	STOLEN VICTORIA CROSSES
		Rambahadur Limbu's Victoria Cross was stolen, along with all his possesions, whilst on a train journey from India to his native Nepal in 1967.
		Rambahadur Limbu later received an official replacement VC.
		A thief stole John McDougall's Victoria Cross from a house in Scotland in 1960, leaving behind the ribbon and suspension bar, which are now on display in the Essex Regiment Museum.
	www.victoriacross.org.uk /aastolen.htm (1021 words)

	The Borneo Treescape
		Whilst watching a programme on television recently about the Pinan tribesmen of Sarawak in what is now part of Malaysia, I wondered at the changes that have taken place since my enforced visits in 1962 and 1964 during the so called ‘Confrontation’ with Indonesia (1962-1966).
		A Victoria Cross (one of the eleven to be won since 1945) being awarded to Lance Corporal Rambahadur Limbu 2nd/10th Gurkha Rifles who retired recently as Captain Rambahadur Limbu, VC, MVO.
		Trees in Malaysia grow to a height of 200 feet,the jungle canopy being very dense, and when flying over it at that time presented an unbroken carpet of verdant green.
	www.britains-smallwars.com /Borneo/Treescape.html (1315 words)

	gurkha knife, Gurkha, Brigade of Gurkhas, Britist Gurkha, Gurkha soldier, Who are Gurkhas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Eventually, a peace treaty was signed, and the British, seeing how bravely the Gorkhalis fought, also made a provision in the treaty to recruit Nepalese in the British Army as British "Gurkha" soldiers.
		Since then, many Nepalese, mostly the Rais, Limbus, Gurungs and Magars, have served and still serve in the British Army.
		Gurkha soldiers have won 12 Victoria Crosses, although all but one (Rambahadur Limbu) were won when all Gurkha regiments were still part of the Indian Army.
	www.himalayanmart.com /gurkhaknife/gurkhaknife.php (2457 words)

	Guardian Unlimited \| The Guardian \| Corrections and clarifications
		Lance Corporal William James Gordon, who won his VC in the Gambia in 1892, was born in the West Indies.
		In a report about a Westminster Abbey service to mark the bravery of recipients of the VC and of the George Cross (Modesty marks the bravest at abbey, page 7, June 27), we included among the names of those present Lieutenant Tulbahadur Pun and Captain Rambahadur Limbu.
		A letter in Education Guardian asserted that city academies are not subject to the Data Protection Act (What is the truth on academies?, page 4, June 20).
	www.guardian.co.uk /corrections/story/0,,1808124,00.html (314 words)

	Jungle War
		It was on one of General Lea's cross border operations that Lance Corporal Rambahadur Limbu of the 2/10th Ghurkha Rifles won the Victoria Cross, in the border area of the First Division near Bau.
		For a far more in-depth look at Victoria Cross Winners though out the ages please take time to a look at Mike Chapman’s excellent site the Victoria Cross Reference, by clicking on the banner below.
		Mike has published a page on Lance-Corporal Rambahadur Limbu's VC
	www.britains-smallwars.com /Borneo/jungle.html (1502 words)

	Gurkha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		In 1999 5/8 Gorkha Rifles were sent as part of the Indian Army UN contingent to Sierra Leone to secure the diamond fields against the Revolutionary United Front.
		Gurkha soldiers have won 13 Victoria Crosses, although all but one (Rambahadur Limbu) were won when all Gurkha regiments were still part of the Indian Army.
		An additional 13 VCs have been awarded to British Officers in Gurkha regiments.
	www.encyclopedia-online.info /Gurkha (802 words)

	Westminster Abbey - Westminster Abbey Press Office - The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association
		The two side-charges then had to be released, but the starboard charge stuck and the diver climbed out again and after a nerve-wracking five minutes released the charge.
		Captain Rambahadur Limbu VC.MVO – (from Nepal) – Award 21 April 1966
		action: On 21 November 1965 in Sarawak, Lance-Corporal Rambahadur Limbu (of 2nd Bn.
	www.westminster-abbey.org /press/archives/030507_victoria_cross_holders2.htm (1382 words)

	Telegraph \| News
		Rambahadur Limbu (2nd Bn, 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles).
		During the Malaysia-Indonesia confrontation on Nov 21, 1965, in Sarawak, L/Cpl Limbu took out an enemy machine-gun with a grenade then, under heavy fire, made rescued two wounded comrades.
		During the Vietnam War on May 24, 1969, at Ben Het, Kontum Province, W/O Payne showed courage and leadership in saving the lives of many soldiers under his command.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2002/02/13/nvc113.xml (941 words)

	The Gurkha Museum
		The Gurkha Museum will explain the role of the Special Forces, including the Gurkha Parachute Company and Borneo Scouts, to be the 'Eyes and Ears' in the jungle and bring to life the role played by the Brigade of Gurkhas in the campaign.
		The only Victoria Cross to be awarded was won by Lance Corporal Rambahadur Limbu 10th Gurkha Rifles.
		The skilful use of 'Hearts and Minds' ensured the support and trust of the local indigenous people.
	www.thegurkhamuseum.co.uk /whats_new.cfm (371 words)

	Victoria Cross Research - R
		On 21st November 1965, Lance-Corporal Rambahadur Limbu, along with a party 16 Gurkhas when they discovered and attacked about 30 Indonesians located in the border area.
		That he was able to achieve what he did, against such overwhelming odds, without being hit, was miraculous.
		Rambahadur Limbu was made a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.(MVO)
	www.victoriacross.co.uk /descrip_r.html (15773 words)

	Raffique Shah - A Cross To Heavy To Bear
		Few soldiers (or naval or air force personnel) were present to receive their VCs from the reigning monarchs: it is probably the award that given posthumously more than any other in the world.
		In 1965, a Gurkha lance corporal, Rambahadur Limbu, was honoured with the VC for a piece of madness he put down in Malaya (as it was then known), and he, all four-foot-eight of him, went to Buckingham palace to have Queen Elizabeth place the coveted cross around his neck.
		His officer received the Military Cross, a lower order than the VC that's given to officers who display gallantry in battle.
	www.trinicenter.com /Raffique/2002/Aug/112002.htm (1037 words)

	South African Military History Society - PUBLICATION NO. 6./NEWSLETTER NO. 4. - History of the Society
		VICTORIA CROSS For our medal enthusiasts we have the news that 1,344 V.C.'s have been won since its institution in 1856.
		The latest recipient is Lance-Corporal Rambahadur Limbu of the 2nd Battalion, 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles.
		He won it during a hillside battle in Sarawak on the 21st November, 1965.
	www.rapidttp.co.za /milhist/archiv12.html (935 words)

	Scotsman.com News - First living VC for 40 years
		These were awarded posthumously to Lt-Col H Jones and Sgt Ian McKay, of the Parachute Regiment, for their actions on those dates during the Falklands war.
		The last VC awarded to a British soldier who survived to receive it went to L-Cpl Rambahadur Limbu, of the 10th Gurkha Rifles, for his action in Sarawak, Borneo, in November 1965 during the Indonesian insurgency.
		The first VC was won on 21 June, 1854, by Mate - later Rear Admiral - Charles Lucas RN in the Crimea.
	news.scotsman.com /index.cfm?id=291032005 (1341 words)

	The British Gurkha Welfare Society: :
		As they did in the Malayan Emergency, Gurkha units again provided the bulk and the continuity of the British Army's contribution to this campaign.
		It was in November 1965 that Lance Corporal Rambahadur Limbu of the 2nd Battalion, 10th PMO Gurkha Rifles won the Victoria Cross.
		When the Borneo campaign ended in 1966 there was a short lull before the Brigade found itself engaged in internal security tasks in Hong Kong during civil disturbances resulting from China's Cultural Revolution.
	www.bgws.info /history.asp (1064 words)

	VC & GC MEMORIAL WESTMINSTER ABBEY
		The newly dedicated Memorial was carried by a Sailor, Soldier, Airman and a Policeman to its site at the west end of the Abbey.
		The party was preceded by four holders of the George Cross, Michael Pratt, Alf Lowe, Anthony Gledhill and Derek Kinne, and followed by four holders of the Victoria Cross, Lieutenant Commander Ian Fraser, Keith Payne, Flight Lieutenant John Cruickshank and Captain Rambahadur Limbu.
		Following the playing of the Last Post and Reveille, and the conclusion of the service, the memorial stone was placed on its stand by the Great West Door.
	www.victoriacross.org.uk /aavcgcme.htm (337 words)

	Nepalnews.com (newsflash) Arc222)
		They are accompanied by two members of their families and will return home in June.
		Rambahadur Limbu won the the VC for bravery in November in 1965 in Sarawak at the Bomea confrontation against Indonesia and Lachhiman Gurung received the medal in May 1945 following a battle against Japanese in Burma during World War II.
		There are four surviving Nepali recipients of the Victoria Cross.
	www.nepalnews.com.np /archive/2001/may/arc222.htm (2401 words)

	Notice Board
		HMA to Nepal with the QGOOs' Capt (QGO) Padambahadur Limbu 2 RGR and Capt (QGO) Bhaktabahadur Thapa 1 RGR on 29th November 2004.
		Hon Capt Rambahadur Limbu MVO VC with Hon Maj Narbir Thapa MVO.
		Hon Maj Thapa MVO who is 86 yrs old and held the appointment in 1955/56.
	www.army.mod.uk /brigade_of_gurkhas/hqbg/notice_board/index.htm (1459 words)

	Khukuri House - Gurkha VC (Honoring the VCs) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Each of them has their own valiant story and courageous military action.
		The names are given as follows; VC Rambahadur Limbu, VC Lachhiman Gurung, VC Gaje Ghale, VC Kulbir Thapa, VC Tulbahadur Pun, VC Agansing Rai, VC Ganju Lama and VC Thaman Gurung.
		The khukuri used for this cause is the exact replica of the famous world war khukuri issued and used by the Gurkhas.
	www.thekhukurihouse.com /Content/ProductDetail.php?ID=3b8a614226a953a8cd9526fca6fe9ba5\|59590c (367 words)

	Bloomberg.com: Europe
		Parachute Regiment soldiers Lieutenant Colonel H. Jones and Sergeant Ian McKay were the last recipients of the Victoria Cross for their actions in May and June 1982 during the Falklands War.
		The last living British army recipient of the medal was Lance Corporal Rambahadur Limbu of the 10th Gurkha Rifles, for bravery in combat in Indonesia in November 1965.
		Members of other nations' armed forces can also receive the Victoria Cross, and past recipients include people from Australia to Zimbabwe.
	www.bloomberg.com /apps/news?pid=10000085&sid=aP7Rne21pw3s&refer=europe (775 words)

	General Service Medal 1962
		Click on the clasps name to find out more information.
		During the Borneo conflict, Lance-Corporal Rambahadur Limbu of 2/10th PMO Gurkha Rifles, was awarded the Victoria Cross for his conduct at Sarawak.
		The following people have been awarded the George Cross for their bravery in the Northern Ireland conflict (in alphabetic order): Warrant Officer Class 1 Johnson, Captain Nairac, Major (later Lieutenant-Colonel) Styles and Sergeant Willetts.
	www.stephen-stratford.co.uk /gsm_1962.htm (1210 words)

	Mirror.co.uk - News - BRITAIN'S BRAVEST TELL THEIR AMAZING STORIES
		Now living in Durban, South Africa, where he worked as a security officer after the war, Altrincham-born Bill, 77, says: "We did run out of ammunition and were in darkness, so you pick up what you can get your hands on-fallen weapons or stones."
		CAPT RAMBAHADUR LIMBU - AWARDED VC: NOVEMBER 1965
		UNDER heavy machine-gun fire from 30 Indonesian insurgents in Borneo alongside two fellow Gurkhas, the then lance corporal rushed forward and killed an enemy gunman with a grenade.
	www.mirror.co.uk /news/tm_objectid=16646622&method=full&siteid=94762&headline=britain-s-bravest-tell-their-amazing-stories-name_page.html (1343 words)

	Email to the DND on JTF2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		He wiped out three positions against overwhelming odds then refused to be evacuated despite being mortally wounded.
		It has been nearly 40 years since the last VC was awarded to a living recipient - Gurkha lance corporal Rambahadur Limbu.
		Only 11 of the medals, the first gallantry award open to all ranks, have been handed out since World War Two.
	army.ca /forums/index.php?PHPSESSID=131d30bd89d36ca1d36cfe4c5703b566&topic=23447.from1102512276;topicseen (2148 words)

	WWII In Color :: View topic - Gurkhas
		The soldiers of the Royal Gurkha Rifles are recruited from Nepal, historically from the hill-men - Magars, Thapas, Limbus, Rais, Gurungs etc. The different batallions/regiments used to recruit from different areas (same as British Infantry regiments).
		Gurkhas started being used around 1815 - the East India Company had been fighting with them in the foothills of Nepal.
		The last VC won by a Ghurka was during the Borneo campaign.
	www.ww2incolor.com /phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=127 (1689 words)

	Brigade of Gurkhas - China-related Topics BQ-BT - China-Related Topics
		Every year, Gurkha recruiters select 270 out of tens of thousands of applicants, mostly from the Magar, Gurung, Rai (ethnic group)Rai and Limbu tribes.
		Gurkhas have one five-month leave in Nepal every three years.
		A further 13 have been awarded to British officers in Gurkha regiments.
	www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Brigade_of_Gurkhas (2009 words)

	LEATHERNECKM31: April 10, 2006 - April 16, 2006
		The Commonwealth is notoriously stingy with the Victoria Cross; some say to the point that if it is never awarded, it tends to lose all meaning.
		There are but 12 living VC recipients and just three Medals have been awarded since 1965 when Rambahadur Limbu received his VC for exceptional bravery in Borneo.
		Beharry recently signed a publishing contract worth £1m (over a $2 million US) for his autobiography.
	leatherneckm31.typepad.com /leatherneckm31/2006/week15 (1859 words)

	Rotary Club of Guildford District
		Lieutenant Colonel D A Seagrim, 7 Bn, The Green Howards, awarded posthumous,
		LCpl Rambahadur Limbu, 10th Gurkha Rifles, actions in Borneo, on 21 November 1965.
		Private Johnson Beharry who saved 30 members of his unit in Iraq, twice returning under
	www.guildfordrotary.co.uk /news/march06.html (2146 words)

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