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World War 1914-1918, Jamaica - sailing of the contingent World War I

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The first Jamaican contingent for the British West Indies Regiment, aboard the 'Verdalla' which sailed on 8th November 1915.

West India Regiment

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Members of the West India Regiment standing under a large tree with their guns.

Washing day at Papine Camp, Lt. Read

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Lieutenant Read bathing in a small bath pan on the campgrounds in Papine.

W.A. Roberts as president of the Jamaica Historical Society

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"W. Adolphe Roberts as President of the Jamaica Historical Society (1955-1957) escorts the Governor, Sir Hugh Foot out of the St. Peters Parish Church, Port Royal after ceremony of unveiling of plaques in memory of naval officers who had served at…

Unveiling of the cenotaph, Church Street, 1923

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Scores of citizens and military personnel gather for the official ceremony for the unveiling of the World War Cenotaph on Church Street in Downtown, Kingston, held on Armistice Day on November 11, 1923. It was erected for Jamaican men who lost their…

Trooping the Colours 1903

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Troops of the West India Regiment Trooping the Colour in 1930 in celebration of the Sovereign's birthday while spectators look on.

Tambi in flames

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Tambi after an explosion during the 1892 expedition by the West India Regiment.

Supply of transport, Lt. Mackfield

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Lt. Mackfield, West India Regiment officer with responsibility for transportation.