Yoni Expedition

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The Yoni Expedition was British campaign launched in 1887 against the Yoni Chiefdom of the Temne people of Sierra Leone.

Composition of expedition[]

The expedition was led by Francis de Winton and consisted of:[1]

  • 1st West India Regiment: 298 troops
  • Sierra Leone Police Corps: 45 men
  • , HMS Icarus and : 38 naval personnel
  • irregulars from friendly tribes: 400 men The British were supported by a force led by Sory Kessebeh from Bumpe, who had previously experienced attacks from the Temne.[2]
  • local porters to transport supplies: 500 men
  • local bush-cutters to open up a track through the bush: 200
  • government officials and military officers: 19 men

References[]

  1. ^ "The Yoni Campaign". The Soldier's Burden. Kaiserscross. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
  2. ^ Fyle, Magbaily C (2006). Historical Dictionary of Sierra Leone. Lanham Maryland: Scarecrow Press.
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