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has done tells of deeds of bravery and of duties well 
performed. 
2. Since these black troops, commanded by British 
officers, were first formed, more than a hundred 
Gun Detachment, W. I. Regiment. (From a photograph by 
Valentine & Sons, Dundee, Scotland.) 
years ago, they have taken part in battles in Africa, 
in America, in the West Indies, and in other coun- 
tries. Many are the hardships they have borne 
with courage and patience; many are the high 
praises they have received for their services to the 
Empire. 
