North Hants Militia
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The North Hants Militia was a militia
regiment
in Hampshire
, England
which existed nominally from 1757 to 1853, as part of the reorganization of the standing armies of the United Kingdom
brought in by the Militia Act
of 1757. The regiment was not continuously embodied, being mustered only in times of need.
In 1853, the North Hants Militia was merged with the South Hants Militia to form the Hampshire Regiment of Militia, which eventually became the 3rd Battalion of The Hampshire Regiment, now The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment.
Militia
The term militia is commonly used today to refer to a military force composed of ordinary citizens to provide defense, emergency law enforcement, or paramilitary service, in times of emergency without being paid a regular salary or committed to a fixed term of service. It is a polyseme with...
regiment
Regiment
A regiment is a major tactical military unit, composed of variable numbers of batteries, squadrons or battalions, commanded by a colonel or lieutenant colonel...
in Hampshire
Hampshire
Hampshire is a county on the southern coast of England in the United Kingdom. The county town of Hampshire is Winchester, a historic cathedral city that was once the capital of England. Hampshire is notable for housing the original birthplaces of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
which existed nominally from 1757 to 1853, as part of the reorganization of the standing armies of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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brought in by the Militia Act
Militia Act
There have been many statutes known as Militia Act.* The King's Sole Right over the Militia Act 1661 - England* Militia Act of 1757, creating a militia to defend Britain during the Seven Years War...
of 1757. The regiment was not continuously embodied, being mustered only in times of need.
In 1853, the North Hants Militia was merged with the South Hants Militia to form the Hampshire Regiment of Militia, which eventually became the 3rd Battalion of The Hampshire Regiment, now The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment.
Embodiments
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