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Kulbir Thapa Magar

कुलबीर थापा

Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1889–1956)

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Kulbir Thapa Magar VC was the first Nepalese Gurkha 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.

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  • Victoria Cross

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When was Kulbir Thapa Magar born?
Kulbir Thapa Magar was born on 15 December 1889 in Nepal.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Kulbir Thapa Magar · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): कुलबीर थापा · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q1466356 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Kulbir Thapa, had won the Victoria Cross in 1915 "For most conspicuous bravery during operations against the German trenches South of Manquisart." Art.IWMARTLD3992.jpg by Coldstream, William Menzies (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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