Empire & Commonwealth: London Libraries Tour

Carved figure of a sergeant of the King’s African Rifles, c1917

More details: NAM. 1975-02-1-1

The National Army Museum is taking an Empire and Commonwealth exhibition on the road to a range of libraries around London.

Over 3 million people from more than 60 different countries served alongside British troops during the First World War. A diverse range of nations from all over the Commonwealth, Empire and Dominions contributed, including: Uganda, British West Indies, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Indian Empire and New Zealand.

Explore images and stories about the vital role these soldiers made to the British war effort.

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