Indian Order of Merit | Heroes of EA WW1

Askari Bravery at Jasin - 18 January 1915

Whilst Indian Army units were fighting for their survival at Jasin on 18 January 1915, King's African Rifles Askari were also fighting hard

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...

Three Indian Orders of Merit awarded for hard fighting at Jasin - 18 January 1915

conspicuous gallantry in going back about 40 yards 4 times under the close fire of 3 machine guns, to bring up the side shields of his gun..

13th Rajputs fight on both days in the Tanga Battle - 3&4 November 1914

The Rajputs came under effective enemy fire when they approached the railway cutting.

101st Grenadiers left to fight it out alone at Tanga - 3rd November 1914

During the British advance on Tanga the 101st Grenadiers a sound and steady unit, were deployed on the left of the British lines.

Kashmir Rifles in the thick of the fighting at Tanga - 4 November 1914

the British advanced on Tanga town with the 2nd Kashmir Rifles on the right flank and the 3rd Kashmir Rifles immediately to the left.

101st Grenadiers defend Uganda Railway against German Demolition Patrols - May 1915

British defensive measures included techniques perfected during the recent war against Boer enemies in South Africa.

Bhartpur Imperial Service Infantry fight in the Umba Valley - 2 August 1915

An enemy patrol of one officer and around 14 Askari came up the road towards the Bharatpurs, but at a range of about 120 yards the enemy spo

The 29th Punjabis at Tsavo, 6th September 1914

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

The Heroes
of the East African Campaign