Gaje Ghale
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Gaje Ghale (Nepali: गजे घले) VC (1 August 1918 – 28 March 2000) was a Nepalese 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.
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Born | 1 August 1918 Barpak VDC, Gorkha District, Nepal |
Died | 28 March 2000 (aged 81) |
Allegiance | British India India |
Service/ | British Indian Army Indian Army |
Years of service | 1936 - 1964 |
Rank | Hon. Captain |
Unit | 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Victoria Cross Order of the Star of Nepal |
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