In 1897 as part of Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee celebration for 50 years on the throne, the WADF sent a small force to London to take part in the celebrations and to represent the colony. It was the first deployment of any Western Australian military force. The force consisted of 3 Officers and 33 enlisted. With 23 coming from 6 different infantry units and 11 coming from 2 different artillery units as well as 2 from headquarters. During the deployment one soldier, Private Sneller died in an accident making him the first death on deployment from Western Australia (Check the honour roll if you would like to know more). The Contingent left in May 1897 and returned in August 1897.

The following is a list of all 36 men who deployed: