British West India Regiment
Barking and Dagenham Council recently acknowledged the British West India Regiment's historical contributions and service.
Barking and Dagenham Council formally acknowledged the historical contributions of the British West India Regiment and Global Majority Service Personnel in July 2026. The Full Council passed a motion on 22 July 2026, recognising their significant, yet often overlooked, service in both World Wars and beyond.
Councillor Ingrid Robinson, who moved the motion, highlighted the importance of including all who served, regardless of race or background, in national remembrance. The British West India Regiment was a historical military regiment composed of soldiers from the British West Indies, significant for its service in the British Army.
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