Kyari Magumeri
Kyari Magumeri also known as Chari Maigumeri (c. 1897 – 1972) was a Nigerian soldier who fought in both World Wars. During the
Great War, Magumeri served in the German Army. He received an Iron Cross medal but was later captured in Garua. After his release, he joined the Nigerian regiment and fought on the British side. He retired in 1953 and was given the honorary title of Captain.[1]
Life
Maigumeri was from
Aba Women’s Riot in 1929, he was given the rank of Regimental sergeant major.[1]
During World War II, Maigumeri was posted to East Africa and then North Africa. He saw the capture of
Burma Campaign. In 1945, after the end of the war, he represented the 3rd Battalion in a victory parade in London and was awarded the British Empire Medal.[1] He retired in 1953 as an honorary Captain in the Nigeria regiment. He was the first non-commissioned officer to be given the rank of Captaincy in British West Africa.[2]
Notes
References
- "Profile of Chari Maigumeri". Spear Magazine. Lagos: Daily Times. September 1967.