Royal Guernsey Militia
| Royal Guernsey Militia | |
|---|---|
Badge of the Royal Guernsey | |
| Active | 1337–1946 |
| Disbanded | 1951 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | The British Crown |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Militia (United Kingdom) |
| Role | Infantry and coastal artillery |
| Size | max 5,000 |
| Garrison/HQ | Guernsey |
| Mascot(s) | Donkey |
| Engagements | The Great War. |
| Battle honours | Ypres 1916 Passchendaele Cambrai 1917 Lys Estaires Hazebrouck France and Flanders 1917–18. |
The Royal Guernsey Militia has a history dating back 800 years. Always loyal to the British Crown, the men were unpaid volunteers whose wish was to defend the Island of Guernsey from foreign invaders.
Militias were also created in the Bailiwick islands of Alderney and Sark as well as in Jersey.
The commander of all military forces in Guernsey has always been appointed by the Crown, originally Wardens or Keepers, sometimes using the title Captain or Governor. Later becoming known as the Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey.