During the First World War, hundreds of Black Canadians eagerly signed up for duty. But the military rejected them because they weren’t white, so they went on to form the only all-Black battalion in the history of the Canadian Armed Forces.
The No. 2 Construction Battalion, known as the Black Battalion, did still play a crucial part in the war – building rail lines, trenches and bridges for the soldiers they wanted to fight alongside.
Ross Lord explains this unit’s critical role and the long overdue apology coming from Ottawa.
For more info, please go to
Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE:
Like Global News on Facebook HERE:
Follow Global News on Twitter HERE:
Follow Global News on Instagram HERE:
#GlobalNews
source