Destroyed by Fire - Medals of a proud African officer & Ruler go up in flames.
Saudi Chwa II requested a commission in the British Forces & was appointed an Hon Lieut in the 4th Battalion of the KAR based in Uganda.
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Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Jun 6, 2020
Capture of Mwanza & the British Advance to the German Central Railway - 14 July 1916
The port of Mwanza was the obvious next target for the Allies.
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
Harry Fecitt MBE, TD
- Feb 1, 2020
Fight at Lupembe Point on Lake Victoria - 6th December 1915
In December 1915 the 98th Infantry, in at Kisumu, was chosen to occupy the Lupembe peninsula for two or three days to divert enemy troops..
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- Dec 19, 2019
The Loyal North Lancashire's at Tanga - 2 - 5 November 1914
In the early months of the Great War Britain decided to send Indian Expeditionary Force ‘B’ (IEF ‘B’) across the Indian Ocean to deliver...