At a conservative estimate between 4 to 5 million men from former colonies and from different racial and ethnic groups were mobilised by the European and American armies during the First World War in combatant and non-combatant roles. During our nation's centenary commemorations of WWI there has been a focus on the British narrative, however the British Army was comprised of multiple nationalities during 1914-1918 who are also deserving of recognition. Our project was designed to fill this void in the commemorations. ICOH aimed to inform the public about the vital role colonial troops and labourers played during the First World War while also engaging minority groups who had not yet been given an opportunity to commemorate their own heritages’ role in WWI.

• Our Project Approach • Workshops • Mobile Exhibition • Launch Event • Short Film