Ceylon Defence Force
Ceylon Defence Force (CDF) was established in 1910 by the Ceylon Defence Force Ordinance of 1910, which reformed the Ceylon Volunteer Force (CVF) that existed previously as the military reserve in the British crown colony of Ceylon. At the time of forming it was only a reserve force but soon developed into a regular force responsible for the defence of Ceylon. The CDF was under the command of the General Officer Commanding, Ceylon of the British Army in Ceylon if mobilized. However mobilization could be carried out only under orders from the Governor.
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