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Lachhiman Gurung VC was a Nepalese-British Gurkha recipient of the Victoria Cross

Lachhiman Gurung VC was a Nepalese-British 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. He is best known as the 'Gurkha who took on 200 soldiers with only one hand' because of his actions in World War II.
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Title: Lachhiman Gurung VC was a Nepalese-British Gurkha recipient of the Victoria Cross
Caption: Lachhiman Gurung VC was a Nepalese-British 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. He is best known as the 'Gurkha who took on 200 soldiers with only one hand' because of his actions in World War II.
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Image size: 4050 × 5179 px | 60.0 MB
Print size: 34.3 × 43.8 cm | 1594.5 × 2039.0 in (300 dpi)
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