GVI general service medal Palestine 1945-48 EC 13340 pte. N Manyewa APC

Hi you are bidding on this GVI General service medal bar Palestine 1945-48 named to EC13340 pte N Manyewa A.P.C African pioneer corps, medal and bar confirmed on rollThe African Pioneer Corps (APC) was a unit of the British army composed of men from southern African high commission territories that was transferred to Palestine after World War II. The soldiers' morale was low due to being kept in service after the war and they engaged in small mutinies, leading to their repatriation in 1946 and the unit's disbandment in 1949. While in Palestine, they were involved in railway construction work and some members were awarded medals for their servicePurpose and service: The APC was originally recruited for light engineering and logistical support during WWII, serving in campaigns in the Middle East and Italy. After the war, they were transferred to Palestine.Conditions in Palestine: Soldiers reported poor morale and expressed feelings of being exploited, which led to several small mutinies.Repatriation and disbandment: The last APC companies returned home in the spring of 1946, and the unit was officially disbanded in 1949.Legacy: Despite the issues in Palestine, the APC's military contribution was considered valuable. Members who served in Palestine received a General Service Medal with a "Palestine 1945-48" clasp.signs of age and wear see photos