CDS General NS Raja Subramani Honours World War I Fallen at Tanzania Memorial
Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, paid tribute to soldiers who died in the First World War with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Dar es Salaam Commonwealth War Memorial in Tanzania on November 11, 2026.
The ceremony honoured the bravery and service of those who fought in the East African Campaign. General Subramani was accompanied by India’s High Commissioner to Tanzania, Bishwadip Dey, and the Defence Adviser from the High Commission of India.
The East African Campaign ran from 1914 to 1918, as Allied forces fought German colonial troops across the region. British Indian Army soldiers took part in operations alongside troops from Britain and other parts of the British Empire.
Indian troops served in several theatres during the war. In East Africa, they faced difficult terrain and climatic conditions, tropical diseases and extended military operations.
The memorial in Dar es Salaam commemorates servicemen who died during the East African operations. It remembers the contributions and losses of soldiers from different nations and communities involved in the conflict.
General Subramani’s homage recalled the sacrifice of those who lost their lives in the campaign and the courage and dedication shown by military personnel during the war. The visit also reflected India’s continued effort to preserve its military history and honour soldiers who served beyond the country’s borders.
