Illinois Reserve Militia | |
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Active | 25 June 1917 - 1919 1941 - 1946 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Illinois |
Branch | Army |
Type | State defense force |
Role | Military reserve force |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Governor of Illinois |
The Illinois Reserve Militia was the state defense force of Illinois during World War I and World War II. After the Illinois National Guard was federalized, the Illinois Reserve Militia was organized to assume the stateside duties of the National Guard.