ASHANTI MEDAL 1901 TO A DOCTOR

[sabrigade]

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I recently added this medal to my collection. Very few Europeans were awarded this medal as the campaign took place while the Anglo-Boer War was in process. Dr Grant was part of the "AFF".

[Mervyn Mitton]

A very good and interesting medal - and to a Dr.. Was he an army man or, a civilian ? In 16 years I don't think we've had one come into the shop.

[sabrigade]

Hi Mervyn,

I am not sure, first appearances suggest a civilian doctor. I also think AFF stands for the Ashanti Field Force.

I am waiting for some more details on the good doctor.

Regards,

Will

[Ulsterman]

superb.

Isn't there an Ashanti roll out there?

The only details I have are secondary books and Featherstones' reprint of the ILN accounts.

[Guest pikemedals]

the medal roll for the ashanti medal 1900 is at the national archives in london ref wo 100 /93 the roll including the clasp kumassi. for britlish, african ,indian units, police,medical staff,civilians and native kings & chiefs paul

[paul wood]

the medal roll for the ashanti medal 1900 is at the national archives in london ref wo 100 /93 the roll including the clasp kumassi. for britlish, african ,indian units, police,medical staff,civilians and native kings & chiefs paul

BBM states 36 medals were issued to Civilian Doctors. Could well have been a missionary doctor based in the Gold Coast.

Paul