Formed by the British Colonial Office and served in WW1 and WW2. In 1928 became the Royal WAFF. Disbanded in 1960.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
West African Frontier Force
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Other Subjects
Sir Jacob Astley
Jacob Astley, 1st Baron Astley of Reading was a Royalist commander in the English Civil War. Born Norfolk. Served Charles I loyally and, when the cause was lost, retired to Maidstone.
1 memorial
Spencer John Bent, VC
Awarded the VC for his heroism on 1-2 November 1914, age 23, while serving in the East Lancashire Regiment. "...he took command, and with great presence of mind and coolness, succeeded in holding h...
War served, WW1
1 memorial
Private Albert Edward Springham
Albert Edward Springham was born in 1896 in Rotherhithe, London, the fourth of the seven children of Henry Albert Springham (1864-1916) and Arletta Springham née Wright (1865-1936). His birth was r...
War dead, WW1
2 memorials
Bdsm. Keith John Powell
Born Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Married with two children he died, aged 24 years, and was buried in Plot E.114, Rawmarsh Cemetery, Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Killed by the IRA Regent's Park bomb.
1 memorial
T. Hooker
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial