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The Caribbean honours its overlooked WW1 soldiers

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An old photograph of a Caribbean soldier
Image caption Caribbean soldiers fought in both WW1 and WW2

Ask ex-servicemen in Antigua and Barbuda about their country's contribution to World War One efforts and the response will be delivered with ample pride and a touch of pique.

'Keen volunteers'

Perilous work

Little-known stories

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A view of the national war memorial in Antigua
Image captionAntigua and Barbuda's national war memorial was erected in 1919
A close-up of Antigua's national war memorial
Image captionThere are still many names missing on the memorial
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Remembering their sacrifice

An ex-serviceman holds a poppy

Published November 8, 2018

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