North Devon Militia
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The North Devon Militia, later the Devon Artillery Militia, was a part-time military unit in the maritime county of Devonshire in the West of England. The Militia had always been important in the coun
Plymouth Breakwater Fort, completed in 1879.
Monument in Tawstock Church, Devon, to Sir Bourchier Wrey, 6th Baronet, Colonel of the North Devon Militia for 19 years, died 1784.
East Devon Militia
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The 1st or East Devon Militia, later the 3rd Battalion, Devonshire Regiment, was a part-time military unit in the maritime county of Devonshire in the West of England. The Militia had always been impo
North Devon Militia
…Tawstock Church. He resigned in 1779. (28 January 1779 – 1792) Paul II Orchard (1739–1812) of Hartland Abbey. He had previously served as Lt-Col of the 1st Devon Militia (1773-9). Resigned 1792. A portrait by Joshua Reynolds survives of him dressed in military uniform. (28 September 1792 – 1799) Hugh Fortescue, 1st Earl…
Badge of the East Devon Militia, later adopted as the cap badge of the Devonshire Regiment