Grandfather & the south African native labour corps

The talk tells the story of the 27,000 black labourers who volunteered to travel from southern Africa to work in France during WW1. Beginning with the British negotiations with the South African government this talk looks at the setting up, deployment and final withdrawal of the men and highlights their valuable work despite being treated worse than German Prisoners of War.

Members and non-members of the Western-Front Association are equally welcome. Any new visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.