The British West Indies Regiment on the Western Front

Published on 3 May 2024
Submitted by Dominiek Dendooven

The West Indies Regiment was small and its contribution in action restricted largely to Egypt and Mesopotamia, with limited service on the Western Front.

In this presentation, at the WFA's AGM in 2023, Dominiek Dendooven tells how the regiment was formed and sent to France and what activities it undertook. He also talks about the colour prejudice of British society and the British Army at the time.

The British West Indies Regiment on the Western Front
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