Elo Sambo
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Elo Sambo
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Elo Sambo (1885-1933) was a Cameroonian who served in the Imperial German Army in World War I, notable for being one of very few Africans to do so. He served as the kettle drummer in the Life Guard Hussars of Potsdam (1907–18) and later the 4th Cavalry Regiment of the Reichswehr, also at Potsdam. During his service he was a favorite drummer of German Kaiser Wilhelm II, German Emperor. He was awarded the Iron Cross, first and second class. While serving on the Eastern Front he became wounded and
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2023-10-15T17:25:05Z
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