Delighted to see my portrait of Gurkha Rifleman Ganga, on the cover of The Gurkha Way. John Sadler tells the exciting, dramatic story of the Gurkhas from beginnings to the modern day, through interviews, unpublished diaries and correspondence, examining the unique Nepali society, the soldiers themselves together with wives and families, and what the future holds.
Working with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Gurkha Rifles, was one of the highlights of my career. Many civilians will know something about the Gurkhas. The faces of each individual Gurkha soldier have incredible power.
Originating from Nepal, they have come thousands of miles purely to serve in the British Army. An awe-inspiring 20,000 individuals present for selection each and every year, and only the top 200 make it through to gain a place in the Regiment.
