East Suffolk Militia
The 'East Suffolk Militia was an auxiliary military unit in the English county of Suffolk in East Anglia. First organised as one of two regiments in the county during the Seven Years' War it served on internal security and home defence duties in all of Britain's major wars. It was converted to artillery in 1853 and continued in that role until its disbandment in 1909.
| East Suffolk Militia Suffolk Artillery Militia | |
|---|---|
| Active | 27 April 1759–15 October 1909 |
| Country | Kingdom of Great Britain (1759–1800) United Kingdom (1801–1909) |
| Branch | Militia |
| Type | Infantry Artillery (after 1853) |
| Size | 1 Regiment |
| Garrison/HQ | Ipswich |
| Motto(s) | Pro aris et focis ('For hearth and home') |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Francis Vernon, 1st Earl of Shipbrook Robert Adair, 1st Baron Waveney |
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