Royal West African Frontier Force photograph

Royal West African Frontier Force

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FoundersFrederick John Lugard
Founded1900
Allegiance British Empire
Active1897–1956
Size200,000+
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID1723233
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About Royal West African Frontier Force


The West African Frontier Force was a multi-battalion field force, formed by the British Colonial Office in 1900 to garrison the West African colonies of Nigeria, Gold Coast, Sierra Leone and Gambia. In 1928, it received royal recognition, becoming the Royal West African Frontier Force.

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