RETURNING Indigenous World War I veterans had more battles to face. Good enough to die in service to their country, they were back to being black as non-citizens in their country. As a non-citizen, they were not entitled to vote. They returned to the era of the racist White Australia policy.
Returning servicemen were able to apply for land grants to assist them adjusting back to peacetime. Many Diggers took advantage of the offer. However Indigenous diggers were denied these land grants, despite their service. Lest we forget.
