"militia" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- He resigned in 1860, when his militia service required his full attention.
- He returned to militia service, and by the end of the war had risen to Lieutenant Colonel.
- Because relatively few men volunteered for militia service, a draft was used to fill out the ranks.
- In Florida, for example, militia service offered slaves a pathway to freedom.
- He had taken an interest in firearms during militia service and focused on increasing the rapidity of loading.
- In essence, people were lonely and militia service gave them an opportunity to do something out of the ordinary.
- A commonly accepted story that Arnold deserted from militia service in 1758 is based on uncertain documentary evidence.
- The militia service - and the opportunities for self-advancement - had been the best option.
- He was a student claiming residence in Toronto, with one year's militia service.
- "That would free your veterans for militia service if it's necessary."
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