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As the First World War progressed more troops were needed for the Western Front. To meet this demand Expeditionary Force A from India was sent to reinforce the British Troops – particularly in France.. <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/india_wwone_01.shtml India and the Western Front] bbc.co.uk/history </ref>
Many men who fell during these campaigns are honoured by the [http://www.cwgc.org Commonwealth War Graves Commission]. Amongst these are [http://www.cwgc.org/search/cemetery_reports.aspx?cemetery=144000&mode=1 4,742 soldiers from India] whose names are recorded on the [http://www.ww1cemeteries.com/othercemeteries/neuvechapelleindian.htm Neuve Chapelle Memorial]in France. In 1964 these names were expanded to also commemorate 210 servicemen of India whose graves at Zehrensdorf Indian Cemetery in East Germany could not be maintained.
*[http://www.greatwar.co.uk/ypres-salient/memorial-indian-forces.htm Indian Forces Memorial, Ypres] greatwar.co.uk
