He resigned in 1860, when his militia service required his full attention.
He returned to militia service, and by the end of the war had risen to Lieutenant Colonel.
Because relatively few men volunteered for militia service, a draft was used to fill out the ranks.
In Florida, for example, militia service offered slaves a pathway to freedom.
He had taken an interest in firearms during militia service and focused on increasing the rapidity of loading.
In essence, people were lonely and militia service gave them an opportunity to do something out of the ordinary.
A commonly accepted story that Arnold deserted from militia service in 1758 is based on uncertain documentary evidence.
The militia service - and the opportunities for self-advancement - had been the best option.
He was a student claiming residence in Toronto, with one year's militia service.
"That would free your veterans for militia service if it's necessary."
