Indian Volunteer Ambulance Corps Boer War 1899 to 1902
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The Natal Indian Ambulance Corps was created by Mahatma Gandhi for use by the British as stretcher bearers during the Second Boer War, with expenses met by the local Indian community. Gandhi and the corps served at the Battle of Spion Kop. It consisted of 300 free Indians and 800 indentured labourers.
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On: Thursday, December 10, 2020 - 16:35