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5th Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force)

Military unit
5th Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force), also abbreviated as 5 GR is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army comprising Gurkha soldiers of Nepalese origin. It was formed in 1858 as part of the British Indian Army. The regiment's battalions served in... Wikipedia
Founded: 1858
March: War Cry: Ayo Gorkhali ("The Gorkhas are here")
Motto(s): शौर्य एवं निष्ठा; Shaurya Evam Nistha; (Courage and Determination)
Nickname(s): Frontier Force
Regimental Centre: 58 Gorkha Training Centre, Shillong, Meghalaya
Regimental Colours: Rifle Green and Black
Regimental Insignia: A pair of Black crossed Khukris with the floriated numeral 5 in between