East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, 1897-98 (2588 Gnr: Kabba Grunshi. G.C.C.)
Medal & Clasp Verification: Gunner Kabba Grunshi of the Gold Coast Constabulary is confirmed entitled to the medal and clasp per below cited regimental medal roll:
- East and West Africa 1887-1900, With clasp '1897-98': WO 100/83. he medal roll showing that at the time the medal roll was compiled that Gunner Kabba Grunshi was serving in 'The Northern Territories'
The recipient was an indigenous West African soldier from the Gold Coast (present day Ghana) who held the rank of Gunner while serving with the Gold Coast Constabulary
Gold Coast Constabulary: Was established in 1879 from personnel of the Hausa Constabulary of Southern Nigeria, to perform internal security and police duties in the British colony of the Gold Coast (present day Ghana). For their services in the Ashanti Campaign of 1900-1901, the unit was awarded the battle honour 'Ashanti 1900'. In 1901, the Gold Coast Constabulary was restyled as the Gold Coast Regiment, and became a constituent regiment of the West African Frontier Force, under the direction of the Colonial Office of the British Government. The regiment raised a total of five battalions for service during the First World War, all of which served during the East Africa campaign. During the Second World War, the regiment raised nine battalions, and saw action in Kenya's Northern Frontier District, Italian Somaliland, Abyssinia and Burma as part of the 82nd West African Division
Condition: GVF
Code: 24527
325.00 GBP