Historic Unveiling of African & Caribbean War Memorial

On the 11^th of November 2014 at 11 minutes past 11am, a two minute silence will be observed on Brixton’s Windrush Square honouring the fallen soldiers of First and Second World Wars. This will be followed by the unveiling of an African and Caribbean War Memorial commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War.

The two and a half ton monument sculptured from rare Scottish Wint, was created by the Nubian Jak Community Trust in partnership with the West Indian Association of Service Personnel. The memorial is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Lambeth Council and the Black Cultural Archives. The War memorial will be unveiled in the presence of High Commissioners from seven African and Caribbean Countries, the Mayor of Lambeth, Members of Parliament, Business and Community leaders, Other VIP’s, Members of the Public, and international media.

Engraved on the war memorial are the names of all the African and Caribbean regiments which contributed to Great Britain’s war effort during both wars. This historic unveiling is being done in remembrance of those African and Caribbean servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for the mother country during its greatest hour of need.