Mombasa African Memorial

This memorial commemorates the Arab and African soldiers and carriers/porters who died in East Africa in World War I. There are no names on the memorial.

The plaque reads:
"This is to the memory of the Arab and native African troops who fought; to the carriers who were the feet and hands of the army; and to all other men who served and died for their king and country in eastern Africa in the Great War 1914-1918. If you fight for your country, even if you die your sons will remember your name."

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Source

• Text: Anne Palmer
• Photos: Commonwealth War Graves Commission