Q131825636
James Francis Durham
First African soldier in the British Army
| Bio | James Francis Durham, originally named Mustapha, was a Sudanese child found and adopted by the Durham Light Infantry after the Battle of Ginnis in 1885 during the Mahdist War. He is likely the first African soldier in the British Army.2 |
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| Born | c. 18831 |
| Died | 1910 Aug 81 |
| Occupation | soldier1 |
| Cause of death | Unknown |
| Status | Possible: James Francis Durham may be a 27 Club member |