A Collection of Medals to Gurkhas

Gulf 1990-91, 1 clasp, 16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991 (21152610 LCpl Shyambahadur Thapa GTR) in named card box of issue; together with the recipient’s Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Medals for the Liberation of Kuwait 1991, in original cases of issue with named card covers, extremely fine and rare to unit (3) £180-£220

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to Gurkhas.

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Shyambahadur Thapa was born on 13 January 1961 and enlisted in the Brigade of Gurkhas (G.T.R.) on his eighteenth birthday. Posted to Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Cyprus, Kenya, Australia and Saudi Arabia, he appears to have served during the Gulf War as one of approximately 98 men of the G.T.R. posted to No. 28 (Ambulance) Squadron. His Kuwait Liberation Medal was later sent to him whilst stationed with the Brigade of Gurkhas at Kathmandu. Discharged on 12 May 1992, his Commanding Officer was keen to note:
‘Exemplary. Corporal Shyambahadur Thapa has been employed in a transport unit within the British Army. He is well qualified and is an excellent driving instructor. He is an honest, fit and loyal soldier... He would clearly suit any employment and I have no hesitation in recommending to any future employer. An excellent soldier.’

Sold with a scarce khaki fabric badge of the 28th (Ambulance Squadron), G.T.R.; and copied research which notes that 182 Gurkha soldiers of all ranks served during the Gulf War.