Mr Maseko went on to sink a German ship with a bomb he made from a can of milk. Mr Gillespie said Mr Maseko created the bomb using a condensed milk tin, cordite and a long fuse. Mr Gillespie argues he should have been awarded a Victoria Cross for risking his life to sink the ship. Mr Maseko became a stretcher bearer with the 1st South African Infantry Division in the Second Battle of El Alamein and reached the rank of lance corporal. Mr Gillespie said he is launching a petition calling for Mr Maseko to be posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 15, 2021 11:02 UTC