Kulbir Thapa

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Kulbir Thapa Magar
Born	(1888-12-15)15 December 1888 Palpa, Nepal
Died	3 October 1956(1956-10-03) (aged 67)
Allegiance	British India
Service / branch	British Indian Army
Rank	Havildar
Unit	3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles
Battles / wars	World War I
Awards	Victoria Cross

Kulbir Thapa Magar VC (15 December 1888 – 3 October 1956) was the first 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.