Lambeth Borough Police Officers and the Police Cadets joined the West Indian Association Service Personnel (WASP) to march in a remembrance  on Sunday 30 October.

The march honours the memory of all the black services personnel who served and gave their lives for this country.

During the first and second World War, over 10,000 West Indians served with the British Forces, before being disbanded in 1946.

Several thousand West Indians served in the Royal Air Force. There were also 80 West Indian members of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF).

 

The march began at 12pm at Max Roach Park, SW9 and ended at Windrush Square, where invited VIP guests and Chief Inspector Patrick Beynon gave a short talk and  honour salute.

 

Chief Inspector Patrick Beynon said “It is a privilege for me to be invited to join today’s march with the West Indian Ex –Servicemen’s Association. It has particular relevance especially as it is Black History Month, to honour the many thousands of black service personnel who have served and continue to serve our country. “