First World War
During the First World War, the 1st Battalion served in France, participating in the battles of Givenchy, Neuve Chapelle and Ypres, while the 2nd Battalion saw service in Mesopotamia. A 3rd Battalion was authorised to be raised, but due to a clerical error, the 4th Battalion, 3rd Gurkha Rifles was raised instead of the 3rd Battalion, 4th Gurkha Rifles.
In 1924, the regiment became the 4th Prince of Wales's Own Gurkha Rifles, with the Prince of Wales becoming Colonel-in-Chief.
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