Military Awards from the Collection of John Tamplin

A scarce Great War West African Frontier Force D.C.M. awarded to Stretcher Bearer Langalala Katsena, 4th Nigeria Regiment, for gallantry in German East Africa

West African Frontier Force Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (33 Stchr. Br., Nig. R. W.A.F.F.) very fine £600-700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Military Awards from the Collection of John Tamplin.

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West African Frontier Force D.C.M. Nigeria Gazette 10 October 1918: ‘Has consistently shown the greatest devotion to duty, taking forward with promptness his stretcher when required and showing an utter disregard for his own personal safety even under the heaviest fire.’

Sold with relevant copy of the Gazette and extract from With the Nigerians in German East Africa by Captain W. D. Downes, M.C. Approximately 165 West African Frontier Force D.C.M’s awarded during the reign of George V.