On 13 September 2025, the Queen’s Gurkha Signals (QG SIGNALS) family proudly celebrated their 76th birthday. A parade took place, which also marked the formation of the 7th Squadron, 243 Gurkha Signal Squadron. The principal guest was His Excellency Mr Chandra Kumar Ghimire, Ambassador of Nepal to the United Kingdom. His presence, along with the QG SIGNALS pariwar added great honour and warmth to the occasion.
The day was marked by a spirit of pride, unity, and festivity. Inter-squadron sporting competitions fostered camaraderie, while vibrant cultural performances showcased the rich heritage and talent within the regiment.
The Paltan also took the opportunity to celebrate excellence by presenting awards to individuals and teams who demonstrated outstanding contributions and achievements throughout the year.
The Queen’s Gurkha Signals welcomed their seventh squadron to the regiment. The formation of 243 Squadron with more than 370 soldiers were on the parade square at Gamecock Barracks, and among them were 45 Signallers who had joined the newest squadron.
Lieutenant Colonel Jonny Carey, the Commander of QG Signals, said it was a proud day for the unit. “It’s the formation of our newest squadron which is 243 Gurkha Signal Squadron and this takes us as a regiment up to seven squadrons. Now we’re up to our strongest we’ve ever been.”
Signaller Kenji Gurung is a power engineer in 243 and is the youngest to join the squadron. He said being a member of QG Sigmals was “the biggest thing in my life” and being part of 243 was like a dream. I was the first to be the youngest of the youngest squadron.”
QG Signals soldiers are the communications experts of the Brigade of Gurkhas, tasked to provide telecommunications, IT and cyber support to the British Army at home and on operations. 243 will have a unique role. Major Suresh Limbu explained: “They have already started supporting the armoured regiment so they would be providing something unique.”
