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Did Gurkha forces fight in the Boer war?

Many thanks

Paul

Paul.
Quick answer is No. There may have been Gurkha orderlies for senior officers, however. It was not policy to use Indian Army (native) soldiers in a combat role against the Boers; although many did serve in non-combat roles and the British army in SA would have been far worse off without them. Indeed, I am sure that many column commanders would have silently wished for a few squadrons of crack Indian Army cavalry under their command.
This site has an entire section dealing with the Indian Contingent
Regards
IL.

One Gurkha on the medal roll.

9429 Havildar Bahadar Gurung, 2nd Prince of Wales Own Gurkha's.

Issued with a no clasp QSA & a KSA

WO100/296 p 372

I understand that the medals are in a Regimental Museum in India.