East and West Africa Medal
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title:
East and West Africa Medal
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The East and West Africa Medal, established in 1892, was a campaign medal awarded for minor campaigns that took place in East and West Africa between 1887 and 1900. A total of twenty one clasps were issued. Awards of the medal covered punitive expeditions against local tribesmen, generally in response to attacks against Europeans or neighbouring tribes, or for operations to suppress slavery. Most medals were granted to personnel from either the Royal Navy, the West India Regiment or British led
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_and_West_Africa_Medal
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2021-07-17T10:59:19Z
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