These things are all highly appreciated by the various Indian races.”īy Armistice day, soldiers from the subcontinent had won 11 Victoria Crosses. One particularly interesting letter to the newspaper a month later recognised their participation, urging readers not to forget the Indian soldier’s personal tastes: “The Indian native soldier would greatly value sugar candy (if possible the Indian Misri), candied cocoanut, aveca nut (Supari) cut in thin slices, cinnamon, and cloves. Read full article: To the Native Soldiers I know with what readiness my brave and loyal Indian soldiers prepared to fulfil this sacred trust in the field of battle, shoulder to shoulder with their comrades from all parts of my Empire.” The King, and Emperor of India, George V, sent a message to greet them on their arrival: “I look to all my Indian soldiers to uphold the British Raj against an aggressive and relentless enemy. Reception was undoubtedly positive during the war, given the advantages of extra forces for Britain. Over the course of the war, over a million Indian soldiers would be sent overseas to fight.
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