A rare Portuguese East Africa M.M. group to Sergeant Joseph, 1st King's African Rifles

MILITARY MEDAL, G.V.R. (Sjt., 2/1 K.A.R.); AFRICA GENERAL SERVICE 1902-56, 1 clasp, Nyasaland 1915 (Pte., F Coy., 1/K.A.R.); 1914-15 STAR (L.C., 1/K.A.R.); BRITISH WAR and VICTORY MEDALS (Sgt., 1/K.A.R.), local impressed naming on these three, mounted court style for display, slight contact wear, very fine and better (5)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The AA Upfill-Brown Collection.

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M.M., London Gazette, 13 November, 1918; citation from the Nyasaland Government Gazette states: 'In action at Nakoti, Portuguese East Africa, on 5 May 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and good leading of his platoon in attacking the enemy's camp - his platoon officer having been killed on the previous day. Though wounded he continued to inspire his men by his personal example until disabled by a second wound. '