East African Campaign (World War II) - Victoria Cross Recipients

Victoria Cross Recipients

The following is a list of recipients of the Victoria Cross (VC) during this campaign:

  • Eric Charles Twelves Wilson (Somaliland Camel Corps) - Received during the Italian invasion of British Somaliland
  • Premindra Singh Bhagat - Received during fighting on the Northern Front
  • Richhpal Ram - Received during fighting on the Northern Front
  • Nigel Gray Leakey (cousin of Louis Leakey and sergeant in the 1/6 Battalion King's African Rifles) - Received during fighting on the Southern Front

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