East and Central Africa Medal
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title:
East and Central Africa Medal
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The East and Central Africa Medal, established in February 1899, was a British campaign medal awarded for minor military operations in the Uganda Protectorate and Southern Sudan between 1897 and 1899. Four separate clasps were issued. Most medals were awarded to British-led local forces or units of the Indian Army. No British Army units were present, although a number of British officers and non commissioned officers received the medal while seconded to local units. The recipients of the Lubwa's
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_and_Central_Africa_Medal
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2021-07-17T10:58:09Z
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