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Bag used by Lt Col Jack Selwyn Jenkins, 1920 (c)-1947 (c). From a collection of transport and equipment items associated with Lt Col Jack Selwyn Jenkins, 58th Vaughan’s Rifles (Frontier Force) and 17th Bn 13th Frontier Force Rifles, 1920 (c)-1947 (c). Associated with India, North West Frontier (1920-1937) and World War Two, India (1939-1945). Jack Selwyn Jenkins joined the Army in 1919 and served on the North West Frontier for the early stage of his career. In 1921 he won the Military Cross: Supplement to the London Gazette, 10 August 1921. Awarded the Military Cross. 2nd Lt Jack Selwyn Jenkins, 1/9th Inf., attd. 58th Rif., I.A. For conspicuous gallantry in action. Near Rogha Kot, on the 7th March, 1921, this officer was in command of the advanced platoon of the road protection troops. The head of the convoy had just reached the area which he was protecting when the enemy, estimated at 40 rifles, opened heavy close range fire. The convoy was thrown into great confusion, several camel drivers were killed and wounded, and the remainder took cover. Lt Jenkins, with his orderly and a few men, under heavy and accurate fire, got the convoy under cover. This officer thereafter made excellent dispositions to prevent the convoy being rushed, and, notwithstanding accurate enemy fire, carried off both his own wounded and those camel sowars who had been killed and wounded. He later went forward under heavy fire, established communication with an officer of the Tanai mobile troops, and made arrangements for the withdrawal. By his coolness, example and good dispositions this officer saved the convoy from capture. During World War Two, Lt Col J S Jenkins, MC, commanded the 17th Bn 13th Frontier Force Rifles.

India, North West Frontier (1920-1937), World War Two, India (1939-1945)