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Auction: 19003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 392

A scarce 'Mau-Mau 1956' B.E.M. awarded to Warrant Officer Platoon Commander M. Mutie, 23rd (Kenya) Battalion, King's African Rifles

British Empire Medal, (Military) E.II.R. (3R1023 W.O. Pl. Cdr. Mulandi Mutie. K.A.R.), polished and worn, good fine

B.E.M. London Gazette 8 March 1957:

'In recognition of distinguished services in Kenya for the period 21st April to 20th October, 1956.'

The original recommendation, for operations in the Dentral Province, states:

'This African Warrant Officer has served for seventeen years in the King's African Rifles, and has served throughout the Emergency in the field.

On numerous occasion, both in the forest and in the reserve he has commanded his platoon displaying a complete disregard for his own safety in dogged perseverance in leading his men against the terrorists. His very high standard of personal discipline and high sense of duty have been a constant inspiration to all ranks in his Company and in the Battalion.

From April to June he was on constant operations in the Aberdare Forest. By his dogged perseverance and determination he kept the morale of his platoon at such a high pitch that their efforts never flagged.

A strict disciplinarian, yet his loyalty and cheerfulness often in adverse and dangerous situations have earned him the respect of all with whom he has served.'

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£220

Starting price
£130