They Cannot Kill The Salamander.Chief Eliud, although he has lost an eye, is a good shot. Experience so far suggests that he has need to be.In Kenya they call the Loyal Kikuyu Chief Eliud. Salamander - Because he appears to be able to live through fire.Chief Eliud, recently awarded the British Empire medal, has been one of the most outstanding native opponents of Mau Mau.For this reason there have been no less than four attacks on his life, the last of these was during the night of may 9-10 just after midnight terrorists attacked the camp held by chief Eliud. He held out until all loyalist ammunition was expended, then he and his party ran for it. The Chief ran for four miles before he reached safety and was able to raise the alarm. May 11, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper).

They Cannot Kill The Salamander.Chief Eliud, although he has lost an eye, is a good shot. Experience so far suggests that he has need to be.In Kenya they call the Loyal Kikuyu Chief Eliud. Salamander - Because he appears to be able to live through fire.Chief Eliud, recently awarded the British Empire medal, has been one of the most outstanding native opponents of Mau Mau.For this reason there have been no less than four attacks on his life, the last of these was during the night of may 9-10 just after midnight terrorists attacked the camp held by chief Eliud. He held out until all loyalist ammunition was expended, then he and his party ran for it. The Chief ran for four miles before he reached safety and was able to raise the alarm. May 11, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper).

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