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	VOLUNTEERS - LoveToKnow Article on VOLUNTEERS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The notion of a large organized Volunteer Force, however, seems to have originated in England at the time of the Militia Bill of 1757, which was amended in 1758 so as to allow the militia captains to accept volunteers instead of the ordinary militiamen who were compulsorily furnished pro rata by each parish.
		Volunteer corps, some dependent as companies upon the militia, others independent units, were raised in 1794, volunteer service counting as militia service for the purposes of raising the county, town or parish quota.
		A new act (Volunteer Act 1863) was therefore passed, the most important provision of which was that apprehended invasion should constitute a sufficient reason for the sovereign to call out the volunteers, in lieu of the old condition which required the actual appearance of the enemy.
	13.1911encyclopedia.org /V/VO/VOLUNTEERS.htm (1845 words)

	The Royal Rifle Volunteers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Royal Rifle Volunteers is a regiment of the British Territorial Army.
		In 2003 the Royal Rifle Volunteers took part in a major exercise NATO in the Eastern European country of Lithuania.
		On 24th November 2005, the MOD announced that the Royal Rifle Volunteers (minus the Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment company) will be amalgamated along with other regiments into a new large regiment to be called The Rifles by 2007 where it will become the 7th Battalion, The Rifles.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_Rifle_Volunteers (310 words)

	VOLUNTEERS - Online Information article about VOLUNTEERS
		Napier, entitled The Defence of England by Volunteer Corps and Militia.
		commander to issue clothing and equipment free, the volunteers contracted in return to serve for three, four or five years, and, if they exercised their statutory rights, were obliged to refund part of the cost.
		The formation of volunteer corps was so rapid that in the course of a few months in 1859-60 a force of 119,000 was created.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /VIR_WAT/VOLUNTEERS.html (2500 words)

	Ayrshire Rifle Volunteers - Maybole Company Muster Roll
		The 1st Admin Battalion of the Ayrshire Rifle Volunteers was formed in 1860 and soon contained the 14 individual corps of riflemen that had been raised throughout the county as part of the Rifle Volunteer movement.
		Since the volunteer companies tended to reflect their original town affiliations, it would seem the Maybole Corps of the Ayrshire Rifle Volunteers was that which evolved into C Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal Scots Fusiliers (Territorial Force).
		The Maybole men were formed into "C" company of the 2nd Rifle Volunteer Battalion of the R.S.F. and many of the locals drilled in the Sheep Park or at the Town Green, practised shooting in the old "Armoury" and made a bee line for "Bobby Gerrand's" in the Kildoup when dismissed from their labours.
	www.maybole.org /history/Archives/rifle/volunteers.htm (1483 words)

	Research and Remembrance - Third Lanark Rifle Volunteers
		A meeting was duly advised by the intimation of a public notice on the 12th December 1872 by members of the 3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers and the meeting was convened in the Regimental Orderly room in East Howard Street, Glasgow.
		The Volunteer Corps were now linked with the regular army and the four Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteer Corps became the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Volunteer Battalions attached to the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).
		The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) were formed in 1881 by bringing together two single-battalion regiments: The Cameronians or the 26th Regiment Foot (raised 1689), and the 90th Perthshire Light Infantry (raised 1794), which respectively became the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the new Regiment.
	www.hellfire-corner.demon.co.uk /livingston.htm (3231 words)

	Devonshire Rifle Volunteers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The chairman also threw out the suggestion that rifle clubs should be formed in various parts of the county, which he believed would act as feeders to the corps.
		Volunteers in uniform will be admitted to the rifle ground free of charge.
		Should any volunteer corps be disposed to form and parade on the occasion, an early intimation from the commanding officer of such corps is requested in order that suitable arrangements may be made.
	www.researchpress.co.uk /volunteers/county/devonshire/01devon.htm (657 words)

	Somerset Military Museum - Somerset Militia, Rifle Volunteers and Territorials
		At all the critical moments in their history these forces were supplemented by volunteers who responded to the call of local leaders.
		The volunteer forces in the County remained at this low ebb until 1859, when once again strained relations with France caused our home defence organisation to be increased.
		Rifle Volunteer Corps were raised in Taunton and Bath and Sub-Units were raised elsewhere.
	www.sommilmuseum.org.uk /article.php?id=5 (1670 words)

	The Rifle Volunteers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Rifle Volunteers is a regiment of the British Territorial Army.
		The Rifle Volunteers were formed in 1999 by the amalgamation of the amalgamation of the 6th Battalion, The Light Infantry, 4th (V) Battalion, The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment and elements of the 2nd (V) Battalion, The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment in consequence of the reforms implemented due to the Strategic Defence Review.
		On 24th November 2005, it was announced by the MOD that the regiment will be amalgamated along with other regiments into a new large regiment to be called The Rifles by 2007, where it will become 6th (V) Battalion, The Rifles.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Rifle_Volunteers (287 words)

	Private Solomon Moore Featured Photo of the Month for Military Images Magazine
		He appears to be a member of one of the biggest fads to sweep Britain until the mini-skirt, the Rifle Volunteers.
		The War Office directed that rifle volunteer uniforms should be "as simple as possible." The typical one was grey, with red or green piping and fl braiding, copied from the famed Chasseurs de Vincennes.
		These three-band P1853 rifle muskets were considered of poorer quality than English-made arms and were therefore withdrawn from line regiments after the Crimean, refurbished at Pimlico and reissued to rifle volunteers in 1861-62.
	www.civilwar-photos.com /johnbull.html (789 words)

	Encyclopedia article: The Rifle Volunteers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Rifle Volunteers is a regiment of the British Territorial Army (British unit of nonprofessional soldiers organized for defense of GB).
		The HQ is based at Exeter (additional info and facts about Exeter) and the Regiment is comprised of 5 companies:
		The Regiment is presently part of 43 (Wessex) Brigade.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/t/th/the_rifle_volunteers.htm (71 words)

	Territorial Army
		The Territorial Force was originally formed by the Secretary of State for War, Richard Burdon Haldane, following the passage of the "Territorial and Reserve Forces Bill" on August 2, 1907 and contained 14 infantry divisionss, each administered by a County Association.
		The use of the word territorial signified that the volunteers who served with the force were under no obligation to serve overseas — in 1910, when asked to nominate for Imperial Service overseas in the event of mobililzation, less that 10% of the Force chose to do so.
		In August 1914, after the outbreak of World War I, Territorial units were given the option of serving in France and by August 25 in excess of 70 battalions had volunteered.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/t/te/territorial_army.html (801 words)

	A (LIVERPOOL IRISH) TROOP, 208 (3rd WEST LANCASHIRE) BATTERY, ROYAL ARTILLERY (VOLUNTEERS)
		In the UK there was a large movement to create volunteer forces to defend the country against French invasion, and these volunteer rifles were raised in their thousands.
		The Regiment was organised as the 64th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in January 1860 and later renumbered nationally as the 18th Rifle Volunteers, marking her as the 20th in seniority of the reserve infantry forces (The Royal Monmouthshire Militia and Honourable Artillery Company preceded the Rifle Volunteers).
		The amalgamation of the Territorial Army and Volunteer Reserves in 1967 saw a further reduction to A (Liverpool Irish) Troop, 208 (3rd West Lancs) Battery, 103 RA (The Lancashire Artillery Volunteers).
	www.geocities.com /liverpoolirish/hidden/history.htm (732 words)

	Rifle Volunteers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Rifle Volunteers were formed in 1999 and are proud to be a part of the Infantry's Light Division.
		The Rifle Volunteers opened the new Kitulagoda Block in Wyvern Barracks Exeter on Thursday 15 December.
		The Rifle Volunteers returned from Annual Camp in Wales on 17 September.
	www.army.mod.uk /riflevolunteers (778 words)

	Army Units of Guildford, Western Australia, Colonial era
		The reply suggested that as the unit was attracting only eight to ten men at parades that they might like to become a sub section of the Metropolitan Volunteer Rifle Corps, or a Mounted Troop, but this was rejected by the men and the corps disbanded in January 1863, never having been gazetted.
		This corps had its origins in the Guildford sub-section of the Metropolitan Rifle Volunteers and was first mentioned on the 24th July 1872, in the "Inquirer", when it was announced that some fifteen to twenty members had already enrolled.
		The section was sanctioned as the Guildford Rifle Volunteers on the 22nd January 1874 but remained attached to the parent body for training purposes until late 1874 when the company had grown sufficiently to be gazetted as a separate corps.
	www.firstaif.info /west-aust/page/08-guildford.htm (682 words)

	Military Settlers and Volunteers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Committee recommend that Volunteers who were enrolled prior to the passing of “The Waste Lands Administration Act, 1876,” should have all rights respected which had been acquired prior to the passing of that Act.
		For the purpose of settling claims and "..to encourage settlement..." the Governor was to set aside in each land district lands to be surveyed in sections of suitable size, to group the sections into allotments for selection by holders of remission certificates and to fix a price for the allotments.
		A number were local volunteers from towns from around New Zealand and this is reflected in names such as the Clutha Rifles, the Te Awamutu Cavalry Volunteers, the Auckland Naval Volunteers and the Christchurch Rifle Volunteers.
	homepages.ihug.co.nz /~Sxmitch/Military.html (2098 words)

	NZ Regt of Vol Arty
		Formed on 3rd December 1878 from Volunteer Artillery units throughout New Zealand, the NZ Regiment of Volunteer Artillery existed until 26 January 1903 when it was renamed the Regiment of New Zealand Artillery Volunteers.
		The 1890s saw a major shift in the volunteer force in the South Island, with C and G Batteries being converted to Rifle Volunteers in 1897, I Bty in 1898 and L Bty amalgamated with Port Chalmers Naval Arty Vol in 1894.
		In the North Island, F Bty was converted to Napier Gds Rifle Vol in 1898 and did not rejoin the artillery until 1911.
	riv.co.nz /rnza/units/volarty.htm (462 words)

	Oxfordshire Rifle Volunteers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		In consequence of a notification from the War-office that only long Enfield rifles can at present be supplied to volunteers corps, the original intention of arming all the companies with the short Enfield rifle has been unavoidably abandoned.
		All members wishing to belong to that company, providing their own sword-bayonet and rifle, are requested to communicate with Lieutenant Warner, commanding the third company.
		The uniform is of a light greyish-brown, braided with blue, the trousers are knickerbockers, and the cap is the same colour as the tunic.
	www.researchpress.co.uk /volunteers/county/oxfordshire (221 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| England \| Devon \| Ceremony will honour TA soldier
		A building used by the Rifle Volunteers at Wyvern Barracks in Exeter is being renamed in his memory.
		A member of the Rifle Volunteers, which has its headquarters at the Wyvern Barracks, Private Kitulagoda was serving with the Nato-led International Security Assistance Force (ISA) when he was killed.
		About 60 men from the Rifle Volunteers, the West Country's territorial infantry battalion, have volunteered for the tour of duty in Afghanistan from next October.
	news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/devon/4530560.stm (218 words)

	Carshalton Rifle club
		In 1908, the volunteers became part of the Territorial Force, and a drill hall and miniature rifle range was erected in The Square, Carshalton, as the Carshalton units headquarters.
		Carshalton Rifle Club still wanted to continue their activities, but could no longer use the range at The Square, due to lease problems.
		Of course, not all of these disciplines can be done on our home range, so we have instituted a program of weekend activities, when the club membership can visit the National Shooting Center at Bisley and other shooting grounds, and engage in the activity of their choice.
	www.carshaltonrifleclub.org.uk (731 words)

	Colorado Ski Vacation, Rifle Colorado Winter Vacation, Sunlight Mountain, Rifle CO Cross Country Skiing
		Rifle area volunteers work hard each winter to groom and maintain more than 25 miles of trails for snowmobiles, cross-country skiers, and individuals snowshoeing on the Flat Top Mountains.
		Sunlight is also home to one of the longest ski trails: Ute, a cruising beginner slope, which winds more than two-and-one-half miles from the summit to the base.
		Rifle, Colorado is also within a one to two hour drive to Aspen, Snowmass, Vail, Beaver Creek, and Powderhorn ski resorts.
	www.riflechamber.com /skiing.htm (186 words)

	Whitworth Military Match Rifle
		The rifle was won as 1st prize and presented to "CAPT' A.G. BROWN" at the Company competition on "7th Sept., 1861", First Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers, 3rd Western Company.
		The rifle is virtually in unused, near mint condition.
		The rifle retains all of the barrel blue and casehardened finish.
	www.lrml.org /collecting/whitworth/mm001.htm (157 words)

	Joining the Rifle Volunteers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Rifle Volunteers is recruiting NOW at a location near you.
		To join the Rifle Volunteers you should have been a citizen of the UK, a Commonwealth country or the Republic of Ireland since birth.
		The Rifle Volunteers is a highly skilled, and professional organisation committed to supporting the work of the Armed Forces as a whole.
	www.army.mod.uk /riflevolunteers/joining (290 words)

	The Rifle Volunteers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Successor to 6th Battalion The Light Infantry (Volunteer), 4th (Volunteer) Battalion The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment and part 2nd (Volunteer) Battalion The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment.
		The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment Company at Gloucester with Rifle Pltn at Bristol and Assault Pioneer Pltn at Cinderford, Gloucester.
		D (Cornwall Light Infantry) Company at Truro with Rifle Pltn at Bodmin and MMG Pltn at Camborne.
	www.win.tue.nl /~drenth/BritArmy/Lineage/RIFLEVOLUNTEERS (194 words)

	JUNE 2004 - Johannesburg - South African Military History Society - Title page
		This Lee-Metford was the principal rifle in use during the Anglo-Boer War, but was soon replaced by the long Lee Enfield, which was initially issued primarily to the reservists and volunteers.
		This was adapted for firing from the service rifle, a use which vastly increased its range from a maximum 30 metres when lobbed by hand, to 200-300 metres.
		Various adapters were fitted to rifles for this purpose, the ultimate being the grenade cup.
	rapidttp.com /milhist/4/04junnl.html (1509 words)

	Scottish Military Historical Society - Rifles
		1860 - 3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers, formed from the 3rd, 10th, 14th, 22nd, 54th, 82nd and 87th Corps of Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers.
		Previous to 1881 the Rifle Volunteers were not connected to the regular regiments.
		In 1908 the Rifle Volunteers were reorganised as the Territorial Force or (TF), and became even more closely associated with the regular battalions than before.
	www.btinternet.com /~james.mckay/scotrvol.htm (475 words)

	U.S. Military Units of the U.S.- Mexican War
		Battalion of Sailors, from the fleet on the Pacific coast, organized by Commodore Stockton for the recapture of Los Angeles, California, January 1847.
		Regiment of Ohio Volunteers, 2nd for the war.
		Regiment of Texas Mounted Volunteers for 12 months and during the war.
	www.dmwv.org /mwvets/units.htm (969 words)

	The 2nd Connecticut Volunteer Regiment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		George Cook was a Civil War veteran who fought with the 2nd Connecticut Volunteers at the First Battle of Bull Run.
		He was a private in the 2nd Connecticut Volunteer Regiment, Rifle Company B, organized for 90 days service at Camp Buckingham, New Haven, CT, on May 7, 1861.
		The `Battle Flag' of the 2nd Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment is on display at the Connecticut State House in Hartford, CT.
	home.att.net /~frank.cook/civilwar/2ndct.htm (364 words)

	History of the Army in WA
		Capt James Stirling, of HMS Success, was not satisfied that Darling's action was sufficient, and obtained his permission to look for a more suitable site on the west coast.
		On Tuesday 1 January 1901, the armed forces of all six Australian States came under control of the Commonwealth Government.
		The Roebourne and Cossack Volunteer Corps, proposed 1887
	www.diggerhistory.info /pages-conflicts-periods/other/army_in_wa.htm (584 words)

	The Rifle Volunteers [UK]
		Company at Gloucester with Rifle Pln at Bristol and Assault Pioneer Pln at Cinderford, Gloucester, amalgamation of A Coy and B Coy 2nd Bn, The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regt; redesignated 22 July 2005 as A (Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Light Infantry) Coy
		B (Somerset Light Infantry) Company at Taunton with Rifle Pln at Yeovil and Recce Pln at Bath, amalgamation of HQ Coy and B Coy 6th Bn, The Light Infantry
		D (Cornwall Light Infantry) Company at Truro with Rifle Pln at Bodmin and MMG Pln at Camborne, amalgamation of C Coy and D Coy 6th, Bn The Light Infantry
	www.regiments.org /regiments/uk/volmil-england/vinf-so/99RifV.htm (370 words)

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