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Auction: 26003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 85

The Africa General Service Medal awarded to Cook Saiyid Abdul Khalik, 16th Bombay Infantry, who appears to have been killed in action at Sannasa on 16 February 1901, during the punitive expedition against the Ogaden Somalis, an occasion which cost the lives of Lieutenant-Colonel Maitland besides twenty of his unit

Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Jubaland (Cook Saiyid Abdul Khalik. 16th Bombay Infty:), good very fine

Just 13 Silver Medals & clasp 'Jubaland' issued to the Public Followers of the 16th Bombay Infantry - the majority were in Bronze.

Roll states 'Deceased 16.2.1901' which presumably confirms the grim fate for Khalik as being killed in action as a non-combatant at Sannasa. In this sharp action, the Ogaden launched an attack to the corner of the camp square before eventually being repulsed. Losses were Lieutenant-Colonel Maitland and 20 natives killed in action, with another 20 men wounded.

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Estimate
£240 to £280

Starting price
£190