Somaliland Camel Corps
The Somaliland Camel Corps (SCC) was a Rayid unit of the British Army based in British Somaliland. It lasted from the early 20th century until 1944.
| Somaliland Camel Corps | |
|---|---|
Logo of the Somaliland Camel Corps | |
| Active | Early 20th century - disbanded in 1944 and succeeded by the Somaliland Scouts. |
| Country | British Somaliland |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Branch | Rayid Cavalry |
| Type | Camel Cavalry |
| Headquarters | Laferug (Lafaruug) |
| Engagements | Somaliland Campaign Second Somaliland expedition Third Somaliland expedition Fifth Somaliland expedition 1922 Burao Tax Revolt Italian conquest of British Somaliland East African Campaign 1945 Sheikh Bashir Rebellion |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Hastings Ismay, 1st Baron Ismay Eric Charles Twelves Wilson |
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