The soldier who fired the first British shot in 1914: Prince Charles and Camilla pay tribute to Ghanian World War I hero who opened fire on German-led police in Togo.

In all the many histories of the Great War, it’s safe to say that Alhaji Grunshi rarely makes much of an appearance. But he should. For the little-known lance corporal in the Gold Coast Regiment has the distinction of being the first member of His Majesty’s forces to fire a shot in 1914.