An Unknown African Officer

[Ulsterman]

Perusing the US African Command website today I came across this image of an African officer on a training course in Italy. Anyone know where he is from? All I can tell under photo magnification is I think his name is Jeffrey Thanba-something. What medals does he have? I would love to own that ribbon bar.

Edited March 26, 2013 by Ulsterman

[Dave Danner]

Major General Jeffrey S. Tshabalala, Umbutfo Swaziland Defense Force.

First five ribbons appear to be:

1. Military Order of weSwatini

2. ?-Royal Order of the Swazi Crown

3. King Mswati III Coronation Medal

4. USDF LS&GCM

5. USDF Meritorious Service Medal

The bottom row may be decorations from other countries, as would be common for a general. I don't recognize any of them.

Dave

[Ulsterman]

Thanks Dave.