The story of the 27,000 black labourers who volunteered to work in France
Speaker: Simon Keable Elliot
The story of the 27,000 black labourers who volunteered to travel from southern Africa to work in France during the second half of WW1.
Beginning with the British negotiations with the South African government, this talk looks at the setting up, deployment and withdrawal of the men and highlights the valuable work of the men, despite being treated worse than German POWs doing similar work.
From December at the new venue:-
Cliffe Hall, 28 Cliffe High St, Lewes BN7 2AH
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.
Event organiser: Sussex branch
4 December 2026 19:30 to 4 December 2026 21:00
Cliffe Hall, 28 Cliffe High St, Lewes BN7 2AH
Branch contacts
Paul Prendergast
(Branch Chairman)
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