Gurkha Brigade welcomes VC hero to London

A former Gurkha from Nepal who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the Second World War arrived in the UK on Wednesday 4 July 2007 where he was officially welcomed by members of the Gurkha regiment. Following discussions between the Secretary of State for Defence, Des Browne, the Foreign Office and the Home Office, Honorary Lieutenant (QGO) Tulbahadur Pun VC has been granted, on exceptional grounds, a settlement visa to enable him to receive urgent medical treatment in the UK.

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[friar347]

long live the gurkhas ,nepal and england

[ghoolish]

It is truly an honour to have the Ghurkas fight for this country. They are incredible!

[sandesh20002000]

grt to hear that he is back in uk......well done..

[ianmann64]

well said copeferthat

[c4h6i2s]

Respect Ghurka...Who Dares Wins

[Paladin1441]

The Gurkha's gave and continue to give their all for UK...I had the privledge of training with those guys, WONDERFUL guys to have with you in a good fight..I'm glad they're my ally.

[pmo56]

top people very brave ! why does our country let the people who do the hard stuff done !

[bobgladstone]

If he can fight and risk his life for Britain then he deserves the FULL support of the government.