Cape Coast in Cape Coast Metropolitan District, Central Region, Ghana — West Africa
Royal West African Frontier Force Memorial
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 24, 2023
1. Royal West African Frontier Force Memorial Marker
In memory of the officers, warrant officers, non commissioned officers and men of the Gold Coast Forces, Royal West African Frontier Force who gave their lives for their king, country and people in the World Wars 1914-1918, 1939-1945
"Their name liveth for evermore"
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 5° 6.243′ N, 1° 14.496′ W. Memorial is in Cape Coast, Central Region, in Cape Coast Metropolitan District. It is on Victoria Road west of Commercial Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Victoria Rd 6, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Africa, West Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cape Coast Castle (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); John Swanzy (about 90 meters away); President Obama in Ghana
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Also see . . . Royal West African Frontier Force at Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 24, 2023.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 24, 2023
2. Royal West African Frontier Force Memorial
Christ Church Cathedral (Anglican) can be seen in the distance.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
