Straits Settlements Volunteer Force
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The Straits Settlements Volunteer Force (SSVF) was a military reserve force in the Straits Settlements, while they were under British rule. While the majority of the personnel were from Singapore, some lived in other parts of the Settlements, including Penang, Province Wellesley, Malacca and Labuan.
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Straits Settlements Volunteer Force | |
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Active | 1922–1942[1]; 1948–1954 |
Country | Straits Settlements |
Branch | Volunteer Reserves |
Type | Reserve rifle infantry |
Role | Infantry |
Size | 4 battalions |
Part of | Malaya Command |
Garrison/HQ | Singapore |
Engagements | World War II
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