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King’s African Rifles L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (9929 Pte. Capito, 2-K.A. Rif.) minor edge bruising, nearly very fine £100-140

Capito, of the Yao Tribe, from the village of Kawanula, in the district of Chikala Zomba, attested for the King’s African Rifles on 16 July 1916. He saw action at Ming’oyo, Mumbeka, Maluyu, Nyagedi, Mahawa and at Chewata where he was wounded. He re-attested on 24 July 1919. Awarded the Long Service medal in 1934. Entitled to the British War and Victory Medals. With copied service papers.