Royal Montserrat Defence Force

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] Current Commander is Captain Alvin Ryan who took over from the late Captain Horatio Tuitt

References

  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