A Great War ‘Portuguese East Africa’ D.C.M. group of three awarded to Corporal Chapotera, 1/2nd King’s African Rifles

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (1851 Cpl. Chapotera, 1/2 K.A.R.); British War Medal 1914-20 (1851 Cpl. Chabotela, 2/K.A.R.); Victory Medal 1914-19 ( 1851 Cpl., Cherotela, 2/K.A.R.) note variation in spelling of name, good fine, rare (3) £800-1000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection.

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D.C.M. approved on 21 September 1918.

‘For the display of gallantry and devotion to duty in the field, particularly on 10/5/18 when the Company was opposed by a large force of the enemy. Although the only European in the section of the line had been wounded he showed great courage and determination in the handling of his Lewis gun displaying undaunted courage throughout the engagement.’