The West India Regiment at the outbreak of War

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The West India Regiment, formed in 1795 fought in the African Campaigns during the First World War. The Regiment earned the battle honours 'Cameroons1914-16' East Africa 1914-18 for service during the conquest of German's African Colonies. 

You can read more on the Caribbean's Great War at http://westindiacommittee.org/caribbeansgreatwar/

 

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