When land grants for service were distributed to veterans in 18 1821, those of the Coloured Corps received just 100 acres, half that of their white counterparts. Many veterans did not settle the land they were given because it was of such poor quality.
Despite these inequities, the Coloured Corps defended Canada honorably, setting the precedent for future black military personnel.
A Colured Corps was again raised in Niagara during the Rebellions of 1837-1838, one of several black military groups volunteering for service then..
Other unites were raised in Toronto, Hamilton, Chatham and Sandwich (Windsor).
--Brock-Perry
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