St George's Coloured Militia
| 4th Battalion, St George’s Regiment (St George’s Coloured militia) | |
|---|---|
St George’s Coloured Militia soldier C. 1795 | |
| Active | 1790/1792 – c. 1838 |
| Country | British Empire |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Defending St George’s |
| Size | Abt. 200 |
| Part of | St George’s Regiment |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort George’s |
| Engagements | |
The St George's Coloured Militia (specifically the 4th Battalion of the St George's regiment) was the main coloured militia in the town of St. George's during the colonial era. It was part of the larger St George's Regiment (which consisted of regulars and a light company) It was founded by Captain Louis Cazot La Grenade in the early 1790s, who led the unit until about 1798. The regiment was made up of freedmen and mulattos as opposed to slaves (which was common in other regiments).