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Sari Bair Company of the First Battalion of the Royal Gurkha Rifles (1RGR) is currently in New Zealand as part of the official commemorations of the centenary of the Gallipoli offensive. During their time in the country the Gurkhas will be taking part in more than 50 commemorative events on both North and South Islands.

皇冠体育app British High Commissioner to New Zealand, HE Jonathan Sinclair welcomed the presence of the Gurkhas:

I鈥檓 delighted that we have been joined by members of the 1st Battalion. 皇冠体育appir presence in New Zealand bears testament to the very strong relationship between > Gurkha and New Zealand armed forces, forged first at Gallipoli and strengthened over several campaigns since.

皇冠体育app centenary of the First World War is hugely important. 皇冠体育app sheer scale of sacrifice by New Zealand, Australia, Britain, France and other allies, along with >Germany and their Allies, remains almost inconceivable.

This shared sacrifice of a generation was extraordinary; we have not witnessed deaths in war on such a scale before or since. It is right that we honour their >bravery and their lives.

Few centenaries carry such significance as the Gallipoli campaign. Both ANZAC and Gurkha forces showed immense bravery. Both captured and held onto their > objectives despite near impossible odds鈥�.

皇冠体育appy have a very full programme of events whilst here in New Zealand and I hope that as many people as possible get the opportunity to see and hear them鈥�.

皇冠体育app Gurkha Regiments are a unique part of the British Army. This year they are celebrating 200 years of service to the Crown. 皇冠体育app relationship began in 1815 and each year thousands of boys and, since 2007, girls, compete in a gruelling selection for the chance to become soldiers in the British Army.

In addition to the visiting Gurkhas, the British Government will be represented at next weekend鈥檚 ANZAC Commemorations by the Under Secretary of State, Lord Astor of Hever.