Gurkha Centenary (1958)

Full title reads: “Dehra Dun. Gurkha Centenary“. Dehra Dun, India. GV Major General Chopra and Brigadier Harrison inspecting lines of Gurkhas. CU Gurkha soldiers watching. SV Major Chopra and Brigadier TR Harrison (Commandant of 5th Royal Gurkha Regiment) inspecting troops. CU Gurkha. GV Men of 5th Gurkha Rifle Regiment marching. CU Major General Chopra speaking on dais. CU Brigadier Harrison watching. CU Medals on 87 year old Gurkha’s chest. CU Major Chopra presenting big silver Khukri (Traditional Gurkha knives). CU Brigadier holding Khukri. SV Indian women watching ceremony. CU Brigadier presenting £1,000 silver cup to Major Chopra. CU Gurkha officers watching. SV Gurkha soldiers marching past raising a cloud of dust. (Neg.) FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT