Kenyan musicians died at 28
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Nigel Leakey
Nigel Leakey (January 1, 1913 Kiganjo-May 19, 1941 Ethiopia) was a Kenyan soldier.
Nigel Leakey was a highly decorated soldier who fought in World War II. He was born in Kiganjo, Kenya in 1913 and was part of the British Army's King's African Rifles regiment. Leakey was known for his bravery in battle and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his actions during the East African Campaign in 1940.
Leakey was sent to Ethiopia in 1941 as part of a mission to defeat the Italian Army. During the Battle of Asmara, he fought courageously and was killed in action on May 19, 1941. Leakey was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for bravery in the British Armed Forces, for his actions during the battle. He is the only Kenyan recipient of this award.
Leakey's legacy lives on through the Nigel Leakey Memorial Fund, which was established to support education and community development projects in Kenya.
Leakey's family also has a history of military service. His brothers, Wilfred and Rea, were also part of the King's African Rifles and served in World War II. Wilfred was killed in action in Burma, while Rea survived the war and went on to become a diplomat. Nigel Leakey's heroism and sacrifice have been commemorated in various ways, including a plaque at his former school, the Duke of York School in Nairobi, and a street named after him in Nanyuki. In 2013, on the centenary of his birth, a statue was unveiled in his honor in Kiganjo. Nigel Leakey's incredible bravery and selflessness continue to inspire Kenyans and people around the world.
He died caused by killed in action.
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