Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Kenya (22899729 Fus. W. Desay. R.Ir.F)

Recipient was William Desay who held the rank of Fusilier while serving with the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers

William Desay was a native of Dublin, Ireland, where he was born circa 1930. After his military service in the British Army, he settled in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England

The 1/Royal Irish Fusiliers were one of two Northern Irish infantry regiment of the British Army to serve in theatre 'Kenya Colony' during the 'Mau-Mau Rebellion', where they deployed in 1955. Earlier the 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers had served in theatre 1953-55 

Condition: Toning GVF

Code: 25801