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Gurkha: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Ghurkha

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Nepalese Bugle Major Color Sergeant Kamansing Gurung of the 2nd Gurkha Rifles smiles while holding a ceremonial sword, wearing a uniform and wide-brimmed hat.
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