The Heroes
of the East African Campaign

The southern British advance into German East Africa (Tanzania) was down the Pangani River and the adjacent Usambara railway track.

The raid was a success - the first notable British success in the East African Campaign.

The line of trees marks the Soko River. German trenches were dug in the bush for concealment with excellent field of fire against advancing

For the conspicuous resourcefulness and pluck displayed by him during the action at Tsavo River, British East Africa