Cornelius Francis Adjetey
Sergeant Cornelius Francis Adjetey (died 28 February 1948) was a Ghanaian ex-serviceman and veteran of World War II. He was one of the three veterans shot dead by Major Imray while on their way to present a petition to Sir Gerald Creasy who was Governor of Gold Coast at the time. The death of these three ex-servicemen led to the 1948 Accra riots.
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Birth name | Cornelius Francis Adjetey |
Died | 28 February 1948 |
Rank | Sergeant |
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