Date of publication: 16/04/2013
Britain’s Faith and Communities Minister, Baroness Warsi, honoured the 1.2 million men from the Indian Army who fought for Britain during the First World War.
Baroness Warsi paid tribute to Indian servicemen during a visit to the battlefields of Belgium and France.
The Minister commented: “As I have said before, our boys weren’t just Tommies; they were Tariqs and Tajinders too”.
“A picture of a soldier in a turban is not what we immediately associate with the Great War. And yet so many men from so far away came to Europe to fight for the freedoms we enjoy today. Their legacy is our liberty, and every single one of us owes them a debt of gratitude”.
Baroness Warsi stated that in light of the upcoming 100 year anniversary of the First World War that she will “make it my mission to ensure that the centenary is a chance for everyone to learn about the contribution of the Commonwealth soldiers. After all, our shared future is based on our shared past”.
To read the full press release, visit the British Government website here.
Posted by: Daniel Barry, Centenary News