3rd & 5th Battalions, 5th Gorkha Rifles

Fifty years of two Gorkha battalions.

Technical data Notes Condition

Date of issue October 1, 1990

Denomination Rs. 2

Quantity printed 1000000

Printer Security Printing Press, Nashik

Perforation comb 13

Watermark No Watermark

Colours Black | Ochre

Printing process Photogravure

Catalogue codes Michel IN 1271 Stamp Number IN 1330 Yvert et Tellier IN 1069 Stanley Gibbons IN 1422

Themes Anniversaries and Jubilees, Army, Headgear, Men, Military Forces

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The 3rd and 5th Battalions of the 5th Gorkha Rifles have a distinguished history marked by valor and significant contributions during various military operations. Here are key details about their formation, notable battles, and honors:

3rd Battalions of 5th Gorkha Rifles (3/5 GR)

Formation and Early Service:
Raised as the 3/5 Royal Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) at Ferozpur on 28th November 1916.
Served in Afghanistan and Mesopotamia during the First World War.
Disbanded in 1921 and re-raised at Abbotabad on 1st October 1940.
World War II Service:
Served in Burma as part of the 23rd Infantry Division.
Awarded the Battle Honour ‘Tiddim’ for outstanding action in the battle of Tiddim.
Participated in post-war operations in Indonesia.
Post-Independence Operations:
Engaged in the Hyderabad Operation.
Active in the Indo-Pak War of 1971.
Served on the Northern and Eastern borders of India.
Proud tally of awards in various wars and operations since 1st October 1940.

5th Battalions of 5th Gorkha Rifles (5/5 GR)

Formation and Early Service:
Raised on 1st October 1940 as the Third Battalion of the Sixth Gorkha Rifles at Abbotabad (West Pakistan).
Re-designated as the Fifth Battalion of the Fifth Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) on 1st January 1948.
World War II Service:
Part of operations in Burma as part of the 77th Independent Infantry Brigade under General Wingate’s “Special Force”.
Exemplary bravery in capturing Mogaung on 23rd June 1944, winning two Victoria Crosses on the same day.
- Recipients: Captain Michael Allmand (Posthumous) and Rifleman Tul Bahadur Pun.
Post-Independence Operations:
Participated in the Hyderabad action in 1948 and awarded the first Ashoka Chakra Class I of free India to Naik Nar Bahadur Thapa.
Distinguished performance in Nagaland during the 1965 operations.
Proud tally of awards in various wars and operations since 1st October 1940.
Honours:
Battle Honours: Chindits, Mogaung, and Sittang.
Theatre Honours: Burma and East Pakistan.

These battalions have demonstrated exceptional bravery and have been integral to several key military operations, earning numerous honors and accolades for their service.