• The Gurkha had a close relationship with the British colonial government. When the British colonised Singapore, these Nepalese mercenaries arrived with them. These soldiers made significant contributions to the country during World War II (1939 – 1945) and the Japanese Occupation (1942 – 1945).
• The Gurkha Contingent was created in 1949, as an important part of the Singapore Police Force. They were tasked with guarding the security of government officials and VIPs.
• Today, the Gurkha Contingent still plays an important role in Singapore’s law enforcement. For example, the Gurkha Contingent was responsible for the security cover for the World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference in 1998.
• Following the tradition from the colonial days, the Gurkha Contingent is led by a British officer. When they have completed their terms of service, these Nepalese soldiers will return to Nepal with a lifelong pension.

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• The Singapore Gurkha contingent is based in Mount Vernon. That is not only the place of residence for them, but also for their families. The surrounding areas bear traces of the Nepalese culture and tradition, to assuage the homesickness these soldiers and their families may feel, as they are so far away from their hometown.