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Corps of Colonial Marines
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The Corps of Colonial Marines were two different British Marine units raised from former black slaves for service in the Americas, at the behest of Alexander Cochrane. The units were created at two separate periods: 1808-1810 during the Napoleonic Wars; and then again during the War of 1812; both units being disbanded once the military threat had passed. Apart from being created in each case by Cochrane, they had no connection with each other.
A British Colonial Marine in a light coloured fatigue uniform, worn for performing ordinary duties and a common sight on Tangier Island in Chesapeake
A British Colonial Marine in a light coloured fatigue uniform, worn for performing ordinary duties and a common sight on Tangier Island in Chesapeake Bay but on the battlefield, the red coat of the service uniform would have been worn
Alexander Cochrane, responsible for raising the Corps of Colonial Marines
Alexander Cochrane, responsible for raising the Corps of Colonial Marines
Alexander Cochrane
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Admiral of the Blue Sir Alexander Inglis Cochrane was a senior Royal Navy commander during the Napoleonic Wars and achieved the rank of admiral.
Alexander Cochrane
Alexander Cochrane
Admiral Sir Alexander Inglis Cochrane by Robert Field
Admiral Sir Alexander Inglis Cochrane by Robert Field