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jun 1, 1765 - Alejandro O'Reilly Sent to Puerto Rico forms official militia

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In 1765, the Spanish Crown send Field Marshal Alejandro O'Reilly to Puerto Rico to form an organized militia. O'Reilly, known as the "Father of the Puerto Rican Militia", oversaw training to bring fame and glory to the militia in future military engagements, nicknaming the civilian militia the "Disciplined Militia". O'Reilly was later appointed governor of colonial Louisiana in 1769 and became known as "Bloody O'Reilly".

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jun 1, 1765
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~ 260 years ago
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