Northampton and Rutland Militia
| Northampton & Rutland Militia 3rd (Reserve) Bn, Northamptonshire Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 October 1860–April 1953 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Militia/Special Reserve |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | 1–2 Battalions |
| Part of | Northamptonshire Regiment |
| Garrison/HQ | Northampton |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | William Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Exeter |
The Northampton and Rutland Militia was an auxiliary unit formed in 1860 by the merger of the militia regiments of Northamptonshire and Rutlandshire in the East Midlands of England. The regiment trained regularly in peacetime and served during periods of international tension and major wars, relieving regular troops from routine garrison duties. It became a battalion of the Northamptonshire Regiment in 1881, serving in the Second Boer War and training thousands of officers and men during World War I. After a shadowy postwar existence, it was finally disbanded in 1953.