The Gold Coast Regiment in the East African Campaign
Sir Hugh Charles Clifford
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  • I Company of the Gold Coast Regiment, [4], [31], [35], [36], [38], [40], [46], [89], [90], [135], [144], [164], [177], [222], [225], [228], [236], [242]-247, [253], [269]
  • Ibadan. Corpl. Akanno, awarded the D.C.M., [287]
  • Ibadan, G. C. Lawani, awarded the Military Medal, [288]
  • Ibadan, Corpl. Sulley, awarded the Military Medal, [59], [289]
  • Igumi, [186]
  • Indian Cavalry, the 25th, [153]
  • Indian Mountain Battery, or the “D.M.B.,” [94], [96], [233], [242], [247], [259], [272]
  • Indian Ocean, [219], [279]
  • Ingoma, the transport, [41]
  • Isaacs, Lieut., taken prisoner, [39];
    • released, [196]
  • Issaka, Kipalsi, Corpl., bravery, [125]
  • Jaundis, [56]
  • Jerimita, [262]
  • John, Hdm. G. C. Kwesi, awarded the Military Medal, [288]
  • Jumbe Nambude, [200]
  • Jumbe Nwinama, mission station, [187]
  • “Juu,” meaning of the word, [47]
  • Kalima, [256]
  • Kameruns, [1];
    • fighting in, [2]
  • Kamina, wireless installation at, [1]
  • Kano, S. B. Musa, awarded the Military Medal, [289]
  • Karaki, Dr., Musa, awarded the D.C.M., [288]
  • “Kartucol,” [233];
    • advance on Chirimba Hill, [242], [244];
    • Mwalia, [255];
    • Koronje, [258]-260;
    • pursuit of the Germans, [280]
  • Kassanga, [34]
  • Kay, Lieut., [259]
  • Kelton, Capt., [50], [55]
  • Kent, Sergt., killed, [271]
  • Kerr, Hauptmann, [116]
  • Kibata, mission station, [43], [47], [57];
    • shelled by the Germans, [48]
  • Kibega river, [65]
  • Kidugato, [41]
  • Kigome, [11]
  • Kihendye, [97]
  • Kihindi Hill, [142], [143]
  • Kihindo Juu, [127]
  • Kihumburu, [98], [99], [100]
  • Kikirunga Hill, [25], [26];
    • battle of, [28]-32
  • Kilageli, [96]
  • Kilimane, [280]
  • Kilima-njaro, [7]
  • Kilindini, [6], [11], [209]
  • Kilney, Lieut., [53]
  • Kilossa, [11], [12], [109]
  • Kilwa Kisiwani, [42], [44], [78], [87]
  • Kilwa Kivinje, [73], [78], [79]
  • Kimamba, [17]
  • Kingani River, [10]
  • King’s African Rifles, [48], [50], [58], [65], [94], [97], [142], [143], [157], [166], [168], [177];
    • at the battle of Kikirunga, [30];
    • advance, [33];
    • at the battle of Nkessa, [37];
    • Rumbo, [87];
    • Narungombe, [101]-104;
    • Mihambia, [117], [119];
    • Nahungen, [134];
    • occupy Lukuledi, [180];
    • advance on Massassi, [182];
    • at Ndanda, [186];
    • Mahiba, [227];
    • dispatched to Mozambique, [252];
    • advance on Mwalia, [254];
    • Koronje, [258];
    • Jerimita, [262];
    • Nairobi, [273]
  • Kinley, Lieut. G. B., [95];
    • encounter with Germans, [79]-81;
    • awarded the D.S.O., [82];
    • the Military Cross, [89], [286]
  • Kiperele Chini, [158]
  • Kipondira, [98]
  • Kiringezi, [34]
  • Kirongo, [78], [79], [96]
  • Kirongo-Ware, [96]
  • Kissalu, [34];
    • mines on the road, [40]
  • Kisserawe, [41]
  • Kitambi, [47], [55], [71], [78], [235]
  • Kitandi, [128], [130]
  • Kitiia, [109], [113], [116], [119]
  • Kiwambi, [63]
  • Kiyombo, [61], [65]
  • Koenigsberg, [48]
  • Kohl, Major, at Chirimba Hill, [239];
    • plans to surround, [269];
    • loss of his baggage, [270];
    • retreat to Mozambique, [272]
  • Koloi, [226]
  • Kondoa-Irangi, [11]
  • Korewa, [271], [272]
  • Korogwe, [11], [44]
  • Koronje, [252], [256];
    • advance on, [258];
    • evacuated, [259]
  • Kotokoli, Corpl. Yessufu, awarded the D.C.M., [287]
  • Kukawa, Sergt. Bukara, Bar to D.C.M., [288]
  • Kuma, Yaw, awarded the D.C.M., [287]
  • Kumasi, [2], [4], [276]
  • Kusase, Nuaga, awarded the D.C.M., [288]
  • Kwevi Lombo, [16]
  • Lagos, John, awarded the D.C.M., [287]
  • Lamont, Lieut., [112], [243], [248]
  • Leal, Major, [252]
  • Legislative Council, resolution, [294]
  • Leslie-Smith, Capt. J., wounded, [105];
    • at Namarika, [235];
    • patrol work, [262]-264;
    • awarded the Military Cross, [286]
  • Lettow-Vorbeck, von, Commander-in-Chief, [59];
    • at Massassi, [72], [133], [148], [162];
    • attack on a British transport, [87];
    • defeat at Bweho Chini, [130];
    • pluck and resource, [151], [166], [198];
    • forces, [152];
    • at Ruwanga, [163];
    • refuses to surrender, [166];
    • actions, [181];
    • concerted movements, [182];
    • at Newala, [194];
    • expelled from German East Africa, [196], [198];
    • captures ammunition at Ngomano, [207];
    • march on Port Amelia, [208];
    • character of his military operations, [212], [251];
    • at Nanguari, [213];
    • raiding parties, [213], [221];
    • at Nanungu, [265];
    • Wanakoti, [266];
    • retreat to Mozambique, [272];
    • surrender, [285]
  • Ligonha River, [282]
  • Lihonja, [159]
  • Likawage, [79]
  • Lindi, [73], [108], [118], [133], [148], [207]
  • “Linforce” Column, [148], [161], [251];
    • joined by the Nigerian Brigade, [162];
    • advance to Mtama, [167];
    • actions, [181], [185]
  • Lingaula Ridge, [91], [93], [95]
  • Liome, [285]
  • Lions, at Msalu, [265]
  • Liwale, [73], [78], [118]
  • Liwinda Ravine, [109], [110], [111];
    • water depôt at, [113], [117]
  • Lome, [1], [76]
  • Lorenço Marquez, [216]
  • Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, [10], [35], [37]
  • Luatalla, [198]
  • Luchemi, [190], [194]
  • Lugomya River, [61]
  • Lujendi River, [213]
  • Lukigura River, [10]
  • Lukuledi, mission station at, [167], [169]-171;
    • attack on, [168]-178;
    • destruction of the church, [183]
  • —— River, [169], [186]
  • Lulete, [283]
  • Lulindi, [195], [198]
  • Lumbo, [281]
  • Lunkwa, H.M.S., [215]
  • Lurio, [213], [222], [265];
    • River, [214], [272], [285]
  • Lusinje, [256], [261]
  • Lustalla, [201]
  • Macpherson, Capt., [86], [87];
    • at the battle of Nkessa, [36];
    • Rumbo, [90]
  • Mafisa, [17], [41]
  • Magaruna River, [222]
  • Magaura River, [86], [91]
  • Magdalene, H.M.T., [274]
  • Magogoni, [41]
  • Maguida River, [228]
  • Mahazi, [15]
  • Mahenge, [109]
  • Mahiba, [225]
  • Mahiwa, [208];
    • action at, [181], [198]
  • Mahu, [267]
  • Makangaga, [79], [94], [95]
  • Makindu River, [16]
  • Makochera, [207]
  • Makonde Plateau, [188], [190]
  • Makotschera, [73]
  • Makuku, [256], [262]
  • Mama Juma, Sergt.-Major, [173]
  • Mambir River, [190]
  • Mamprusi, Sergt. Yessufu, [173];
    • wounded, [175];
    • awarded the D.C.M. and the Military Medal, [288]
  • Manambiri, [235]
  • Manasara Kanjaga, Sergt.-Major, awarded the D.C.M., [57]
  • Mangano, [159]
  • Manyambas, [190], [195]
  • Marenjende, [127]
  • Marrupula, [281]
  • Maruchiras, [190]
  • Massambassi, [20]
  • Massassi, mission station at, [72], [133], [148], [182], [208];
    • headquarters of the Germans, [72], [162], [194]
  • Matandu River, [43]
  • Matombo Mission Station, [22], [24], [25]
  • Mawerenye, [127]
  • Maxwell, Lieut., [112]
  • May, Colour-Sergt., killed at the battle of Nkessa, [39]
  • Mbalama, [256]
  • Mbalawala hills, [201]
  • Mbemba, [158]
  • Mbemkuru River, [118], [131], [132], [133], [135], [141], [144], [147], [153], [157], [159], [160];
    • valley of, [132]
  • Mbombomya, [110];
    • water-holes at, [115], [117], [127]
  • Mborio, or fortified posts, [217]
  • McElligott, Capt., [112], [123], [124], [135], [138], [144];
    • patrol work, [191]-193, [201]
  • McEvoy, Lieut., wounded, [257]
  • Mecklenburg, Duke Adolf Freidrich[Freidrich] of, Governor of Togoland, [76]
  • Medlock, Sergt.-Major F. C., awarded the D.C.M., [90], [287]
  • Medo, [223], [235], [238], [250];
    • engagement at, [236];
    • evacuated, [249]
  • Member, Sergt., awarded the Military Medal, [288]
  • Methven, Capt. E. B., [112];
    • at Liwinda Ravine, [113];
    • scouting expedition, [114];
    • advance on Mihambia, [122], [123];
    • attack on, Nahungu, [136];
    • gallant deed, [139];
    • at the battle of Mitoneno, [145];
    • attack on Ruangwa Chini, [156];
    • march to Lukuledi, [167];
    • attack on, [171]-173;
    • wounded, [173], [178];
    • awarded a bar to the Military Cross, [179], [287]
  • Metil, [281], [282]
  • Meza, [224], [230]
  • Mgeta River, [39], [40]
  • Miesi River, [199], [201]
  • Migeri-geri, [82]
  • Mihambia, [109], [115], [119];
    • attack on, [117], [120];
    • evacuated, [124]
  • Mihomo, [141]
  • Mikesse, [73]
  • Mikikama, [99]
  • Mikikole, [110], [113], [117]
  • Milinch Hills, [260]
  • Mingoya, [208], [214]
  • Minokwe, [97]
  • Mission stations in German East Africa, [22]
  • Mitole, [45], [46], [71], [78]
  • Mitoneno, [142];
    • advance on, [143];
    • engagement at, [144]-146
  • Miwale Hill, [190];
    • River, [190]
  • Mkufi, [222]
  • Mkundi, [194], [195];
    • River, [17]
  • Mnapo, [281], [283]
  • Mnasi, [78], [79], [89]
  • Mnero, mission station at, [159]
  • Mnindi, [95]
  • Mnitshi, [110], [114], [115], [117], [127]
  • Mombassa, [6]
  • Montepuez River, [238], [258]
  • Moon, eclipse, [93]
  • Morogoro Mission Station, [11], [12], [24]
  • Moschi, [10]
  • Moshi, Pte. Akuluga, awarded the Military Medal, [288]
  • ——, Sergt.-Major Bukare, [85];
    • awarded the D.C.M., [57];
    • the Military Medal, [288]
  • ——, Corpl. Kuka, awarded the Military Medal, [288]
  • ——, Kwenjeh, awarded the Military Medal, [288]
  • ——, Sergt. Mamadu, [84];
    • awarded the D.C.M., [288]
  • ——, Sergt. Moriambah, awarded the D.C.M., [287]
  • ——, Mumuni, awarded the D.C.M., [287]
  • ——, Corpl. Nuaga, awarded the Military Medal, [288]
  • ——, Bugler Nufu, awarded the D.C.M., [288]
  • ——, Corpl. Sandogo, awarded the D.C.M., [288]
  • ——, Pte. Sebidu, awarded the Military Medal, [288]
  • Mountain Battery, the 24th, [58]
  • Mountain Battery, the 27th, [94], [117], [119], [134], [142], [157], [177]
  • Mozambique, [216], [272];
    • campaign in, [280]
  • Mpara, [44], [78]
  • Mpepo, [109]
  • Mpingo, [110], [114], [121], [122], [126]
  • Mpoto, [195]
  • Msalu Boma, [262], [264];
    • River, [268];
    • bridge across, [269]
  • Msiha, [12]
  • Mtama, [167], [181], [208]
  • Mtandula, [97]
  • Mtua, [208]
  • Mtuge, [219], [221], [223], [225]
  • Mtumbei Chini, [47], [71]
  • —— Juu, Mission Station, [43], [47], [48], [55]
  • Muapa, [229]
  • Mudge, Sergt., killed, [246], [248]
  • Mule, the transport, character, [151]
  • Muligudge, [282]
  • Murray, Capt., in command of H.M.S. Lunkwa, [215]
  • Murray, Lieut., [86]
  • Murrupula, [282]
  • Musa Fra-Fra, Corpl., instinct for discovering water, [70]
  • Mussuril Bay, [281]
  • Mwalia, [251];
    • advance on, [253]-256
  • Mwambia Ridge, [270]
  • Mwariba, [270]
  • Mwengei, [57], [58]
  • Mwiti Mission Station, [187], [190], [200];
    • River, [195]
  • Nahungu, [131];
    • attack on, [134]-139, [206]
  • Naiku River, [132]
  • Nairobi, [7], [273]
  • Nairombo, [195]
  • Nakalala, [196]
  • Namaaka, [235];
    • fight at, [236]-238
  • Namarala, [227], [228]
  • Namaranje, [46]
  • Namarika, [234]
  • Namatwe, [61], [70]
  • Nambingo, [201]
  • Nambunjo Hill, [121], [126];
    • perimeter camp at, [122]
  • Namburage, [61]
  • Namehi, [153]
  • Nampula, [281]
  • Namirrue, [280], [281], [282], [284]
  • Nanguari, [213]
  • Nangus, [185]
  • Nanungu, [256], [265], [269]
  • Nanunya, [223], [226], [228]
  • Napue, [282]
  • Narungombe, [98], [107], [109];
    • attack on, [99]-104
  • Nash, Lieut., [201]
  • Natovi, [234]
  • Naurus, [205]
  • Naylor, Colour-Sergt., [136]
  • Ndanda, mission station, [186], [207]
  • Ndessa, [110], [116];
    • attack on, [118]
  • Ndessa Juu, [129];
    • water-holes at, [130]
  • Ndomondo, [186]
  • Nelson, Colour-Sergt., [61], [63];
    • shot, [64];
    • discovery of his body, [67];
    • burial, [68]
  • Nerungombe, engagement at, [94]
  • Newala, [73], [188], [194];
    • Germans surrender, [196];
    • abandoned, [211]
  • Ngarambi Chini, [60], [61], [70]
  • Ngaura River, [83], [86]
  • Ngere-Ngere, the, [17], [20]
  • Ngomania, [95]
  • Ngomano, [197], [207], [285]
  • Ngombezi, [8], [12]
  • Nhamaccura, [280], [284]
  • Nicholl, Rev. Captain, [68]
  • Nigerian Brigade, [74], [127];
    • at Rufiji, [108];
    • advance on Ruale, [118];
    • engagement at Bweho Chini, [130];
    • meeting with the Gold Coast Regiment, [140];
    • march to join up with “Linforce,” [161];
    • actions, [181];
    • occupy Chiwata, [191];
    • capture a German hospital, [195]
  • Nigeri-geri, [78]
  • Nivanga, [78]
  • Njengao, action at, [181], [198]
  • Njijo, [78]
  • Njimbwe, [61], [63], [65], [66], [69], [70], [74]
  • Nkessa, battle of, [35]-39, [196]
  • Nkufi, [218]
  • “Norforce,” [268]
  • Norris, Lieut., at Pumone, [228]
  • Northey, General, [252];
    • advance on Mpepo, [109]
  • Nuaga Kusasi, battery trumpeter, [83]
  • Numarroe, [284]
  • Nyassa Company territory, [216]
  • O’Brien, Capt. A. J. R., [47];
    • awarded the Military Cross and Bar, [56], [286], [287];
    • wounded, [105]
  • O’Brien, Capt. J. M., [249]
  • O’Grady, General, [20], [50], [57], [181]
  • One-Stick Hill, [58]
  • Orr, Colonel, [202];
    • in command of the 3rd East African Brigade, [91], [93];
    • in command of No. 1 Column, [94];
    • attack on Ruangwa Chini, [157]
  • Pakhals, or long tins, [114], [126]
  • Palestine, [277]
  • “Pamforce,” [212], [221];
    • at Meza, [280];
    • division of, [233];
    • advance to Koronje, [252]
  • Parker, Capt. G. H., [123], [222];
    • trains the Mounted Infantry, [279];
    • at Mussuril Bay, [281];
    • awarded the Military Cross, [286]
  • Path, cutting a, [97]
  • Pathans, the 40th, [54], [55], [56], [59], [65], [74], [82], [94], [102];
    • casualties, [67];
    • at the battle of Rumbo, [83]-86
  • Payne, Sergt., [131]
  • Pequerra, [282], [283]
  • Percy, Lieut., [56];
    • wounded, [132], [271]
  • Phillips, Colonel, [252]
  • Piggott, Capt. T. B. C., wounded, [53];
    • awarded the Italian Silver Medal, [89], [287];
    • the Military Cross, [90], [286]
  • Pike, Lieut., at Port Amelia, [208]
  • Pioneer Company of the Gold Coast Regiment, [4], [35], [36], [38], [51], [65], [70], [78], [94], [101], [119], [126], [135], [136], [164], [174], [190];
    • at the battle of Kikirunga, [26]-32;
    • Migeri-geri, [89];
    • ambush against, [90];
    • at the battle of Mitoneno, [146];
    • Wangoni, [206];
    • Port Amelia, [223]
  • Poer, Capt. H. C. C. de la, Special Service Officer to the Gold Coast Regiment, [8]
  • Pomba Bay, [214], [217]
  • Poole, Lieut., [282]
  • Pori Hill, [135], [136], [139]
  • Port Amelia, [207], [208], [217], [279];
    • defence of, [214]
  • Portal, Sir Gerald, on the East African carrier, [151]
  • Portuguese East Africa, [72];
    • ammunition at Ngomano captured, [207];
    • division of, [216]
  • Potter, Lieut.-Col., in command of the training depôts, [209]
  • Poyntz, Capt. R. H., [31];
    • at the battle of Nkessa, [36]-38;
    • advance on Gold Coast Hill, [51];
    • wounded, [53];
    • awarded the Military Cross, [59], [286]
  • Pretorius, Major, [17];
    • acts as guide to the Nigerian Brigade, [161]
  • Pumone, [224], [225], [227]
  • Punjabis, the 29th, [37]
  • Punjabis, the 33rd, [90], [94], [102]
  • Pye, Capt., [51];
    • killed, [53]
  • Radford, Pte. S. G., awarded the D.C.M. and Cross of St. George, [287]
  • Read, Major H., [44], [87];
    • voyage to Accra, [274];
    • awarded the O.B.E., [287]
  • Reid, Lieut., [238]
  • Ridgeway, Colonel, in command of No. 2 Column, [96]
  • Rifles, the 55th, occupy Newala, [196]
  • Road-mine, explosion, [247]
  • Robertson, Lieut., [224]
  • Rock Camp, [238];
    • convoy attacked, [255]
  • Roofs, corrugated iron, result, [218]
  • Rose, Lieut.-Col. R. A. De B., in command of the Gold Coast Expeditionary Force, [4], [274];
    • telegram of congratulation, [33];
    • knocked over by a shell, [53];
    • reconnaissance, [58];
    • in temporary command of the 3rd East African Brigade, [60];
    • Brevet Lieut.-Colonel, [71];
    • attack of dysentery, [91];
    • rejoins the Regiment, [112];
    • attack on Mihambia, [117];
    • occupies Nambunjo Hill, [121];
    • in command of B Column, [204], [207];
    • on board H.M. Salamis, [215];
    • at Port Amelia, [221];
    • at Ankuabe, [228];
    • in command of “Pamforce” division, [233];
    • escape from an explosion, [247];
    • at Accra, [275];
    • in command of the Second West African Brigade, [277];
    • awarded the Bar to D.S.O., [286];
    • Legion d’Honneur Croix d’Officier, [287];
    • letter from C. H. Harper, [294]
  • “Rosecol,” [233];
    • advance on Chirimba Hill, [240], [242];
    • Mwalia, [253]-256;
    • at Kalima, [256];
    • advance on Milinch Hills, [260];
    • at Msalu, [265], [266], [269];
    • advance on Korewa, [271]
  • Rovuma River, [72], [73], [130], [187], [188], [197], [199], [207], [265], [285]
  • Royal Fusiliers, join up with the Gold Coast Regiment, [11]
  • Ruale, [118]
  • Ruangwa Chini, [154];
    • attack on, [156]-158
  • Rufiji River, [12], [24], [43], [61], [71], [72], [108], [109], [197]
  • Rumbo, engagement at, [82]-86
  • Rungo, [97]
  • Ruponda, [160], [163], [164], [185];
    • food depôts at, [181]
  • Ruwanga, [163], [181]
  • Ruwu, the, [17], [39], [40]
  • Salamis, H.M., stranded, [215]
  • Sanananga, [224]
  • Sandani, [10]
  • Sassaware, [73]
  • Saunders, Lieut., [279], [282];
    • wounded, [283]
  • Saunderson, Lieut. R. de Bedick, killed, [175], [178];
    • career, [175]
  • Schnee, Herr, Governor of German East Africa, [195], [196]
  • Schutzen Company, the 8th, [163]
  • Scott, Lieut., wounded, [96]
  • Sekondi, Port of, [4], [275]
  • Shaw, Colonel G., [50], [54];
    • at the battle of Kikirunga, [29], [30];
    • awarded the Military Cross and Bar, [56], [106], [286];
    • at Rumbo, [85];
    • appointed Acting Major and Second in Command of the Gold Coast Regiment, [91];
    • in command of No. 2 Column, [96];
    • attack on Narumgombe, [101]
  • Shaw, Lieut., [131]
  • Shaw, Major, advance on Mihambia, [119];
    • at Kitiia, [119];
    • march on Nahungu, [131];
    • attack on, [137];
    • march to Chingwea, [167];
    • attack on Lukuledi, [177];
    • at Port Amelia, [208], [214], [219];
    • advance on Chirimba Hill, [241], [242], [244];
    • occupies Korewa, [272]
  • Shepperd, Brig.-General, in command of the 1st East African Brigade, [10];
    • Chief of Staff, [208]
  • Shields, Lieut. George Hilliard, [61];
    • attack on Gold Coast Hill, [53];
    • treachery of the Germans, [63];
    • killed, [64];
    • head-master of the Government Boy’s School at Accra, [64];
    • discovery of his body, [67];
    • burial, [68]
  • Sierra Leone Carrier Corps, [91], [236]
  • Smith, Lieut. S. B., [112], [167], [172], [174];
    • attempt to surprise the signal-station at Mpingo, [121];
    • failure, [122];
    • surrounded, [123];
    • Staff-Officer, [204];
    • at Port Amelia, [208]
  • Smuts, General, Commander-in-Chief, Headquarters at Lukigura, [10];
    • plan of attack, [11];
    • at Dakawa, [16]
  • Soeiro, Signor Abilio de Lobao, Governor of the Nyassa Company, [221]
  • Songea, [73], [109]
  • South African Infantry, the 7th, [94], [97], [102];
    • the 8th, [94], [102]
  • Sovar River, [225], [226]
  • Stokes Battery, [104], [117], [185], [243], [248], [254]