A landmark statue is to be unveiled in Hampshire to mark the contribution made by Gurkha soldiers to the British Army over the last 200 years. It was the idea of the Nepalese community around Farnborough and Aldershot, which is now the biggest community of its kind in the country.The community, supported by Rushmoor Borough Council, raised £180,000 to pay for the statue.
Amy Goodman, Sculptor said: "This piece depicts the first Gurkha recipient of the Victoria Cross, Kulbir Thapa Magar, rescuing his comrade, a British Tommy from the Leicestershire regiment on September 25, 1915.
The statue will be officially unveiled on Saturday (25 September).

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