HC Deb 29 January 1942 vol 377 cc951-2W
Mr. Creech Jones

asked the Secretary of Stale for War whether his Department has received any records of the performances of colonial troops of non-European origin during the present war; and whether such records will be published, or other publicity given to their endurance, courage and quality in the campaigns in which they have been engaged?

Captain Margesson

Several brigades from Nigeria, the Gold Coast and the East African dependencies did excellent service throughout the Abyssinian campaign. Their achievements and those of the Sudan Defence Force are reported in a booklet on the campaign in East Africa which will soon be published. A number of colonial soldiers of non-European origin have been decorated for gallantry in the field.