Naval Operations by against German East Africa Aug-Sept 1916
On Friday 15th June 1917 The dispatch sent from Rear Admiral E. Charlton describing operations by the Royal Navy along the coast of Tanzania
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Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Jan 5, 2021
Dar es Salaam Occupied - September 1916
GEA seat of government, principal port of German East Africa, & the terminal of the Railway under Allied Control
Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Nov 22, 2020
The British Advance on Dar es Salaam - August & September 1916
The British plan for seizing Dar Es Salaam was to advance south from Bagamoyo whilst a fourth column moved southwest to Ngerengere.
Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Sep 3, 2020
Royal Navy Captures Bagamoyo - 15 August 1916
The Army requested that the Royal Navy seize Bagamoyo (a former capital of German East Africa).
Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Aug 11, 2020
Taking Tanga & Mopping up German troops to Pangani 1916
Supply lorries were fired upon, motor ambulances blown up by mines, telegraph & telephone wires cut.
Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Jul 25, 2020
Fight for Zuganatto Bridge - 15 & 15 June 1916
At the end of the Spring rains in 1916 British Columns under General Smuts pushed south down the Pangani River and the Usambara railway line
Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Jul 11, 2020
Surrender of Wilhelmstal in South Pare Mountains - 10 June 1916
High in the South Pare Mountains above Mombo was the German hill-station of Wilhelmstal
Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Jun 21, 2020
Advancing down the Pangani Valley
This article complements the previous one on Hannyngton's Loop. Whilst Brigadier Hannyngton advanced with Centre Column down the Usambara...
Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Jun 14, 2020
Centre & Eastern Column on 'Hannyngton's Loop' - May 1916
Hannyngton was to continue his advance, with the South Pare hills to his right, down to Mkomazi a diversion named 'Hannyngton’s Loop'
Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Jun 13, 2020
British Advance from Mbuyuni to the South of Lake Jipe - May 1916
British advance was westwards from British East Africa (Kenya) through Taveta to Kahe and Moshi.
Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- May 10, 2020
Capture of Ukerewe Island on Lake Victoria - 9 - 15 June 1916
attack came down Lake Victoria to seize Ukerewe Island. It was important to seize the island in preperation for a later attack on Mwanza
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- Mar 20, 2020
DCM Awards Latema-Reata Nek 11-12 March 1916
Many brave deeds were performed during that night, and machine gunners, a signaller and an artilleryman were later awarded DCM
Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Mar 13, 2020
3rd (Kenya) KAR Attacks Latema-Reata Nek - March 1916
In early March 1916 General Smuts ordered an attack into German East Africa near Taveta.
Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Mar 4, 2020
Mountain Gunners prove their worth with direct fire at Kahe - 21 March 1916
The line of trees marks the Soko River. German trenches were dug in the bush for concealment with excellent field of fire against advancing
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- Mar 3, 2020
Pathans of the 17th Cavalry Indian Army - Two acts of Bravery & Determination - 6 February 1916
At the end of 1914 British East Africa (Kenya) had been reinforced by Indian Expeditionary Forces “B” and “C”. These forces contained...
Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Feb 26, 2020
A Victoria Cross for a South African Hero - 24 to 26 August 1916
Captain Bloomfield reached Corporal Bowker & carried him back through heavy machine-gun fire. This act showed valour & endurance.
Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Feb 24, 2020
Bravery during the big push towards Moshi - 10 March 1916
Corporal Joubert returned alone & brought into safety a wounded trooper from within 25 yards of an enemy machine-gun.
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- Feb 20, 2020
Saving the South Africans! E.A. EDEN Awarded the Military Cross - 19 March 1916
By mid-March 1916 British forces had successfully crossed into German East Africa (Tanzania) from the Taveta area. Accompanying the...
Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Feb 12, 2020
Uganda Police Service Battalion Decisively defeats a German Attack - 18 February 1916
For conspicuous gallantry when holding with a few men a post, which he had constructed, against an overwhelming number of the enemy with a m
Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Jan 30, 2020
African Odyssey that ended at Mwele Mdogo - 13 January 1916
Died from the effects of exhaustion after effecting the relief of Mwele Mdogo, Kenya; while suffering from fever he made a forced march