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	With the American War of Independence, Bermuda began to assume an importance to the Admiralty that would see it become the base of the North America and West Indies Squadron, and the site of the only full Naval dockyard West of Portsmouth. In 1793, with the French Revolution, a detachment of the 47th Foot was posted to Bermuda as part of the garrison. thenceforth, for nearly two Centuries, there would remain a Regular Army component to the colony's defences. The following year, in 1794, an Act of the Colonial Assembly replaced the single Volunteer Artillery Company with three Companies, each of eight Privates. At this time, the Commanding Officer of the Militia decided what uniform was worn, which each man provided at his own expense. the Captain of each company of foot had to provide for a Colour, a drum and a fife. Horse Troopers had to provide their own mounts. Derived from Jennifer Ingham's 'Defence Not Defiance: A history of The BVRC.' ISBN 0-9696517-1-6.

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