African and Caribbean War Memorial, War memorial in Windrush Square, Brixton, United Kingdom.
Two obelisks made of Scottish whinstone stand on a pyramidal plinth, featuring inscriptions of military regiments from Africa and the Caribbean.
Unveiled in 2017, this memorial honors over two million African and Caribbean service personnel who served in World War I and World War II.
The monument recognizes military contributions from numerous African nations, including Botswana, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe during both world conflicts.
Located adjacent to the Black Cultural Archives, the memorial displays comprehensive lists of military units and their service details for research purposes.
The memorial includes the name of Alhaji Grunshi, who earned distinction as the first soldier in British service to fire a shot in World War I.
Location: London Borough of Lambeth
Inception: 2017
Creator: Jak Beula
Website: http://acmemorial.com
GPS coordinates: 51.46050,-0.11480
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:43
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