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1914 Sikhs join Albion commemoration

ALBION will be highlighting the huge contribution of the Sikh Regiment in the Allies' Great War effort when the Club stages its Remembrance fixture on Saturday.

The Baggies have been working with the 1914 Sikhs, an Anglo-Sikh Heritage Trail initiative, highlighting the sacrifices made by Sikh soldiers in the First World War.

Tomorrow’s fixture against Leeds United will see the two teams wearing the poppy emblem as the Club observes tributes to the fallen with special reference being made this year to the centenary of the end of World War I.

One of the lesser-known stories from the huge loss of life during that conflict is the contribution from the then British Empire’s dominions which saw the largest volunteer army ever assembled in India.