East African Reconnaissance Regiment in Burma
photograph, photograph
Accession Number
NAM.1982-06-59-132
Description
Photograph of driver-mechanic Lance Corporal Kisele Kilonzo, East African Reconnaissance Regiment, working on a tank, Burma, 1945. Kisele Kilonzo was a Mkamba tribesman from Kenya. His tribal markings are visible on his arm as he repairs the tracks of a tank. The East African Reconnaissance Regiment, part of 11th East African Division, was equipped with armoured cars and light tanks. One of 12 photographs captioned: East African Reconnaissance Regiment in Burma. From photograph album of 147 photographs, 1944-1945. Associated with Brig M W Briggs and the 11th East African Division and the King's African Rifles, World War Two, Far East (1941-1945).
Campaigns
World War Two, Far East (1941-1945)
Associated collection
