1907 28 Aug. 5/1 The goumiers are paid for their services, and..pillaging is a crime which is severely punished.
1955 3 May 8/2 A band of 60 Algerian rebels on Sunday night surprised a detachment of 21 goumiers, or native auxiliary troops, in a forest guard post.
1961 R. Maugham 207 In the back were two Goumiers attached to the Commandant's staff and an African servant.