Education
Desmond was educated in Britain at Truro College, Cornwall, and in 1928 entered University College, London, to study medicine, but did not complete his studies.
Desmond was educated in Britain at Truro College, Cornwall, and in 1928 entered University College, London, to study medicine, but did not complete his studies.
Described as "an African communist in Britain", he may have been the first African to join the British Communist Party. He became increasingly active in various political organizations, including the League of Coloured Peoples, the Gold Coast Students" Association and the Negro Welfare Association and in the 1930s became the first West African to join the Communist Party of Great Britain. He contributed regularly to such publications as the Daily Worker and Labour Monthly.
Buckle died of stomach cancer at Street George"s Hospital in London, and his ashes were buried at Highgate cemetery.