This Day in History: 1936-01-21

His Majesty King George V, Colonel-in-Chief of the 2nd Goorkhas, died. A drumhead Memorial Service was held for all ranks in Dehra Dun. The draped Queen’s Truncheon marched on parade and 2 minutes silence was observed. Major JL Miller-Hallet represented the Regiment at the funeral in London on 28 January 1936.