Royal Montserrat Defence Force

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The Royal Montserrat Defence Force is the home defence unit of the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. Raised in 1899, the unit is today a reduced force of about twenty volunteer soldiers, primarily concerned with ceremonial duties. The unit has a historical association with the Irish Guards.[1][2][3][4]

References [edit]

  1. ^ UK Government White Paper on Overseas Territories, June, 2012. Page 23.
  2. ^ Government of Montserrat: Lively and colourful Queen's Birthday Parade. 21st June, 2012
  3. ^ Montserrat Reporter: Defence Force Marks 100 Years of Service
  4. ^ The Montserrat Reporter: 2012 Queen's Birthday Parade at Salem Park
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