Yoni Expedition

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 Acorn, HMS Icarus and HMS Rifleman: 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

↑ "The Yoni Campaign". The Soldier's Burden. Kaiserscross. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
↑ Fyle, Magbaily C (2006). Historical Dictionary of Sierra Leone. Lanham Maryland: Scarecrow Press. |access-date= requires |url= (help)

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