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  • 31town major — noun historical the chief executive officer in a garrison town or fortress …

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  • 32Garrison — This ancient surname is of German and French pre 7th century origins. It derives from either of the popular personal names Gerard or Gerald. Gerard comprises the elements gari meaning a spear, and hard brave, whilst Gerald has the same prefix of… …

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  • 33GARRISON, WILLIAM LLOYD —    American journalist and abolitionist, born at Newburyport, Mass.; in his native town he rose to be editor of the Herald at 19, and five years later became joint editor of the Genius of Universal Emancipation; his vigorous denunciation of… …

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  • 34town major — noun : an officer of a British garrison having the general supervision of good order (as in an occupied city during military operations) …

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  • 35Cape Town Highlanders Regiment — Infobox Military Unit unit name=Cape Town Highlanders caption= dates=24 April 1885 country=South Africa allegiance=South Africa branch=Army type=Infantry role=Mechanised infantry size=One battalion command structure=Army Conventional Reserve… …

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  • 36In garrison — Garrison Gar ri*son, n. [OE. garnisoun, F. garnison garrison, in OF. & OE. also, provision, munitions, from garnir to garnish. See {Garnish}.] (Mil.) (a) A body of troops stationed in a fort or fortified town. (b) A fortified place, in which… …

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  • 37Kandy Town Hall — Town Hall General information Town or city Kandy Country Sri Lanka Construction started 18?? Design and construction Clien …

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  • 38Colchester Garrison — Main article: History of Colchester Colchester Garrison is located in Colchester in the county of Essex. It has been an important military base since the Roman era. The first permanent military garrison in Colchester was established by Legio XX… …

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  • 39Cape Garrison Artillery — The Cape Garrison Artillery (CGA) is an artillery regiment of the South African Army. As a reserve unit, it has a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Territorial Army or United States Army National Guard unit. It is part of the South… …

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  • 40Tangier Garrison — was a military installation in Tangier held by the English from 1661 to 6 February 1684 when it returned to being part of Morocco.HistoryEnglish take possessionIn 1661 King Charles II married the Portuguese Catherine of Braganza, and as part of… …

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