Michael Q

Hi Paul, Thank you again for your time and support. We also posse the same information on a hard copy pre-internet, my dear friend John Langton Jr., prior to his passing, did a tremendous amount of research. He was so passionate about his collection of rare war medals that expanded into opening his own private museum. He had a hunch that this medal was extremely rare, whereas he would travel the world to do his research in the 70's & 80's. Once again, I thank you for your kind response and if you ever so happen to come across a photo of this rare medal, I would like to know that there is another one in existence. My best to you, Michael Q

Hi Paul, thank you very much for your prompt response. The inscription on the edge of the coin reads, (4245 C.S.M. jr Momadu Bauchi. NIG.R.W.A.F.F) Inscribed on the back of the medal reads, (For Distinguished Conduct In The Field) In the extensive research that had been done on our part, during a trip to Nigeria in the later 80's, documents were acquired with Momadu Bauchi's listing, also there was a mention of a Mama Bauchi written in the book, "Nigeria and the great War". Bauchi was not the sir name of these soldiers. Because their names were so difficult to pronounce, they were identified by their first name and provence (Bauchi) that they were from and then given their ID number. This research is very important to us because we are in development of a motion picture screenplay. The information that we posses is very disturbing describing why, how, where, when and who set forth the DCM. Have you had the opportunity to see a picture of any of these particular medals that were awarded to the Native African's during 1914-1918? Thank you once again and I look forward to your response. In addition, I just located 4245 Mamadu Bauchi in the following: SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 31 MAY, 1916. 5427 Now, I just need to know if there are any existing medals out there other than the one we posses, this would just make our screenplay that much more unique. Michael Q

Hi Paul, thank you very much for your prompt response. The inscription on the edge of the coin reads, (4245 C.S.M. jr Momadu Bauchi. NIG.R.W.A.F.F) Inscribed on the back of the medal reads, (For Distinguished Conduct In The Field) In the extensive research that had been done on our part, during a trip to Nigeria in the later 80's, documents were acquired with Momadu Bauchi's listing, also there was a mention of a Mama Bauchi written in the book, "Nigeria and the great War". Bauchi was not the sir name of these soldiers. Because their names were so difficult to pronounce, they were identified by their first name and provence (Bauchi) that they were from and then given their ID number. This research is very important to us because we are in development of a motion picture screenplay. The information that we posses is very disturbing describing why, how, where, when and who set forth the DCM. Have you had the opportunity to see a picture of any of these particular medals that were awarded to the Native African's during 1914-1918? The ID numbers that you mention do not appear to match our medal. Thank you once again and i look forward to your response. Michael Q

Hello folks, need some help here. My colleague is the curator/owner of what we believe to be the only existing DCM awarded to a Nigerian Soldier (4digit ID withheld, Mamadu Bauchi) in 1915 and whom had been awarded this medal a second time in 1918. This is with our belief, after nearly 20 years of research including travels to Nigeria and UK for documented research. In addition, our research indicates that there were less than 50 DCM's awarded to Native Africans of which 4 soldiers had received it twice. I am in search of an answer for a very specific reason that i will share at a later date. Can someone please show me another one of these medals with the correct ribbon representing the Royal West African Frontier Force Distinguished Conduct Medal and prove me wrong. Thank you in advance for your help. Michael Q