The One-Man Gurkha Army: The Stand of Sgt. Dipprasad Pun | September 2010

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In September 2010, Sergeant Dipprasad Pun, serving with the 1st Battalion, the Royal Gurkha Rifles, was on sentry duty at a patrol base in the North of Helmand Province. Suddenly, from out of the darkness, a Taliban force began advancing on the base; an enemy force Sergeant Pun held off alone for 17 minutes, despite being outnumbered 1:15.
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All Comments (21)

@livethforevermore 3 years ago

Hi everyone, Unfortunately, during my research into Sergeant Dipprasad Pun’s actions, I could not find any information regarding the other three Gurkhas who were in the patrol base at the time of the Taliban attack. A Ministry of Defence report, Sgt. Pun’s Conspicuous Gallantry Cross citation, an interview with Sgt. Pun and an interview with Sgt. Pun’s Commanding Officer, make no mention of the three, besides that they were present at the base and that Sergeant Pun’s actions “saved the lives of his three comrades”. Also, another fact I was unable to squeeze into the video was that Sergeant Dipprasad Pun was the third member of his family to have served in the Gurkha's. His father served before him, and his grandfather, Lieutenant Tul Pun, served with the 3/6th Gurkha Rifles during the Second World War and was awarded the Victoria Cross for leading a charge against, and single-handedly clearing, a Japanese bunker position in Burma in June 1944. Thanks, LfE
@MuchKoku 3 years ago

"It's just one guy. We can take him." -Some dead guy
@novemberguy 3 years ago

I heard a story a while ago that during ww2 a company of Gurkhas was asked to jumped behind enemy's lines. After discussing with his men, the company commander reported back and said they're willing to take the mission on the condition that the plane had to fly no higher than 100ft and the ground had to be soft where they would land. They didn't know they'd be given parachutes. Yet they still accepted the mission. Crazy men them Gurkhas
@1066BooBoy 3 years ago

Gurkha are warriors, to have them as allies is a blessing.
@LOKI_THE_HUSKY 3 years ago

"If a man says, that he is not afraid of death, he is either lying or he is a Gurkha" - Field Marshall Sam HFJ Manikshaw...
@markarmour1576 3 years ago

We have a Gurkha owned restaurant near us. Top lads. Great food and it's great to see that they've made a home in the UK.
@outdooradventureHungary 3 years ago

he using 250 rounds from MG,180 Rounds from his SA 80,17 grenades ,claymore mine,sandbag,tripod ,so he keep his kukri for the main attack :)
@tomkavulic7178 3 years ago

The fact that his reaction to his rifle malfunctioning was to beat a man (presumably to death) with a tripod is terrifying and inspiring at the same time. What an incredible soldier.
@Wonmanbanned 3 years ago

Harder than a coffin nail. Each and every Gurkha should be looked after by our government and I don’t think anyone would complain. They are true warriors.
@docholliday2364 3 years ago

This hero this man of iron should have received a V C for his brave and winning actions .
@ryancousins108 3 years ago

Gurkhas aren't humans... those guys are immortal, they're different. Absolute badassery from Sgt. Pun
@GonzoTehGreat 3 years ago

"Defeat is not a word in their vocabulary." - John Conlin, Former Gurkha Commander Better to die than to be a coward - Gurkha motto
@IIMoses740II 3 years ago

"I thought, before they kill me, I have to kill some of them" The man didn't limit himself to just one of them
@aranstuart566 3 years ago

this story is inspirational, nothing but respect for these men
@gordonzola1412 3 years ago

Legend.. The scariest thing you will ever see is a Gurkha running at you with his khurkuri above his head. Been to Nepal 3x. The nicest people in the World, and, if you go trekking you'll always meet an ex Ghurka in the hills.
@barneysumner1417 3 years ago

The Royal Gurkha Rifles have long been a welcome part of our armed forces, and long may this continue Sergeant Pun's conduct is a perfect example of the brave and tenacious fighting spirit of the Nepalese warriors, and hopefully they'll continue to fight as part of the British armed forces for generations to come!!
@Phantom-qr1ug 3 years ago

"If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or is a Gurkha"
@fireskycam9889 3 years ago

Military General : So SGT Pun, why did you not use your knife? SGT Pun : They weren't worthy of it.
@modelrailwaynoob 3 years ago

I was an army medic and NHS nurse for a long time. As a community nurse, I covered a Gurkha barracks for their GP. They are some of the smartest and politest soldiers I had the honour to meet.
@maartenvanduin7423 3 years ago

I have been to Gorkha district in upper Nepal and my lord what a sight! There is a fortress on top of a mountain ridge overlooking the Himalaya's were we met a old Gorkha soldier. He sat and overlooked the mountains and took us all over this fortess.. He showed us the Sacred mountains were the gods dwell and he was sooo proud to be Gorkha... We shared 1 kilo of appels whilst our legs hung off the big wall, and thanked him for coming over and meeting us!! These people are so strong and determined, but among the kindest people on this planet....