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.

Many brave deeds were performed during that night, and machine gunners, a signaller and an artilleryman were later awarded DCM

British Military Headquarters hushed up details of the action at Longido West on 20 September 1915 in order not to damage morale.

the heavy machine gun fire of the British armoured cars, whilst not very accurate because of the thick bush, demoralised the German Askari

Colour Sergeant Juma i - an African hero.

By mid-March 1916 British forces had successfully crossed into German East Africa (Tanzania) from the Taveta area. Accompanying the...

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

Occasionally a stiff fight developed with the Germans, but most of the time was spent on reconnaissance patrols.

A resident of East Africa & an Indian intelligence officer were selected to land ahead of the invasion to obtain vital information...

A Military Cross to Lieutenant Edward Lionel Musson and a King’s African Rifles Distinguished Conduct Medal to Sergeant Aboukir Ahmed,...

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