Kathmandu, June 23
Lieutenant Colonel JP Cross OBE, a British
officer in the Brigade of Gurkhas, celebrated his 100th birthday on
Saturday, June 21, with an event at the British Gurkhas Nepal camp in Pokhara.
Cross served with the Gurkhas in the
British Army for nearly 40 years, Communications Office of the Headquarters
British Gurkhas Nepal informed in a statement on Sunday.
Following retirement, he has lived in Nepal
for 49 years and is a Nepali citizen.
He arrived in Nepal with the British Army
80 years ago at the age of 21. He has authored 19 books on his military
service.
"In his remarks, he has held the
Gurkhas in high esteem. His writing has gained recognition in the military
world," read the statement.
Colonel Dan Rex MVO, Commander British
Gurkhas Nepal, spoke at the event while Julia Fenn, wife of the British
Ambassador to Nepal, Gurkha veterans, and serving officers and staff attended
it.
Colonel Rex said that the celebration
resonated beyond the Pokhara camp to the Brigade of Gurkhas and British Army.
He added that many Nepalis, proud of their association with 'JP Saheb', were
observing the event.
Lt Col (Retd.) JP Cross OBE is recognised
as an expert in jungle warfare and counter-insurgency. He has experience as a
police officer, defence attaché, and Gurkha recruitment officer.
He is fluent in Nepali and its dialects. His military service includes Burma, Indo-China, Malaya, Borneo, Pakistan, India, Hong Kong, and Nepal. He lives in Pokhara, Nepal, with his godson and family.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 24 June 2025.
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