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@ The Guardian World - by layer3.news
2025-05-04 09:18:27
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✍️ Research finds that the British public is largely unaware of the contributions made by soldiers from Commonwealth countries to the second world war, with only 24% aware of Jamaican and Kenyan troops' involvement.
👉 86% of respondents agreed that all those who fought for Britain should be commemorated
👉 Only 24% of respondents were aware of Jamaican and Kenyan troops' contributions
👉 Only 34% were aware of Muslim soldiers' contributions
👉 Only 43% knew about the service of Sikh personnel
👉 The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is urging people to reflect on the 'loss of so many from across the globe' this VE Day
#PteClarenceAlvinTrimm #KellyHolmes #BearGrylls #SunderKatwala #Jamaica #Kenya #Montreal #Germany #Netherlands #India #Africa #Caribbean #world
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