Monument To The Gurkha Soldier is a memorial along Horse Guards Avenue, in the City of Westminster, London. It is located at the junction with Whitehall Court, in front of the Old War Office Building.
The monument was erected in recognition of the contribution of the Gurkhas to the British army since the 19th century. It features the statue of a Gurkha soldier holding a bayonet. On the pedestal is the inscription by Professor Sir Ralph Turner, MC, "The Gurkha Soldier: Bravest of the Brave, Most Generous of the Generous, Never Had Country More Faithful Friends. Thank You."
How to reach Monument To The Gurkha Soldier
Take the Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line or Northern Line to the Embankment Tub Station and walk from there.
