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Job Maseko MM - the story of a South African Hero (Ep.29)
A bit of a change on the podcast today...bear with me as I will be back to the Peninsular War very soon...
A recent petition was launched in the UK to attempt to upgrade the Military Medal of black South African soldier Job Maseko. Some people believe that Job should have won a Victoria Cross for blowing up a German ship while he was a prisoner of war in North Africa. But what is the full story? Did racism block Job's medal? What is his legacy in South Africa and is he still remembered in his hometown? I went to find out the answer to all of those questions. . .
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A bit of a change on the podcast today...bear with me as I will be back to the Peninsular War very soon...
A recent petition was launched in the UK to attempt to upgrade the Military Medal of black South African soldier Job Maseko. Some people believe that Job should have won a Victoria Cross for blowing up a German ship while he was a prisoner of war in North Africa. But what is the full story? Did racism block Job's medal? What is his legacy in South Africa and is he still remembered in his hometown? I went to find out the answer to all of those questions. . .
If you enjoyed this episode then please subscribe and also join my mailing list via - https://redcoathistory.com/newsletter/
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