Beschreibung:

WWII 'Burma' Immediate Military Medal group to Corporal N. Mwanawina, Rhodesia Regiment, for outstanding and conspicuous bravery on the Chindwin River Front, he led his section to the attack with great determination and personal courage, and himself killed four Japanese with his Sten gun as the enemy withdrew to the summit of the feature, his final tally was 8 Japanese during the Campaign a) Military Medal, G.VI.R. (10869 Cpl. Mwanawina. N. Rhod. R.) b) 1939-1945 Star c) Africa Star d) Burma Star e) War Medal with MID oakleaf, contact marks to 1st and 3rd, very fine and better, swing mounted for wear (Qty: 5) MM London Gazette: 24 May 1945 'During this period No. NRA.10869 Corporal Mwanawina was awarded an immediate Military Medal' Hill Feature 828787 South of Pagyizu Village. For outstanding and conspicuous bravery on the Chindwin River Front. Corporal Mwanawina's section was the leading element of his Company, which had been ordered to attack and secure Hill Feature 828787 on Nov 28. The feature commanded the main road and the enemy’s occupation of it was holding up the Battalion’s advance. Corporal Mwanawina led his section to the attack with great determination and personal courage, and himself killed four Japanese with his Sten gun as the enemy withdrew to the summit of the feature. Pressing on and making skilful use of cover he led his section to within 200 feet of the summit when it was held up by intensive light machine-gun fire and showers of grenades. Corporal Mwanawina held on to his position for an hour until his platoon was ordered to withdraw, and eventually evacuated this position after he had seen a wounded comrade and the dead body of one of his section removed to safety. This African Non-Commissioned Officer by his leadership and personal bravery showed a magnificent example to his section and platoon which is worthy of meritorious recognition.