British War Medal. Bronze issue (20755 Pte. J. Nkeane. S.A.N.L.C.)

The recipients extant Medal Index Card confirms the medal being awarded to Private Jacob Nkeane of the South African Native Labour Corps (Basutoland)

Medal Verification: The recipient is confirmed being entitled to the bronze issue British War Medal as the recipients only medal entitlement for his 'Overseas' services during the Great War, per below cited medal roll:

- British War Medal. Bronze Issue: WO 329/2372

Covering summary notes in the referenced medal roll shows that a total of 1615 x Bronze British War Medals were issued named to the Basutoland Contingent of the South African Native Labour Corps. The recipient No. 20755 Pte. Jacob Nkeane, had attested for the Basutoland Contingent of the South African Native Labour Corps at Quthing, Basutoland (now called Lesotho) in Southern Africa, on 24 August 1917, and after serving 'Overseas' he took his discharge on, 20 September 1918

Quthing: Was an administrative district in the British Crown Colony of Basutoland (present-day Lesotho) which location served as an attestation and recruitment site for men joining the Basutoland Contingent of the South African Native Labour Corps (SANLC) during the Great War

Condition: GVF

Code: 26334