Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_204_608 ( id number, "name" text, "elected party" text, "constituency" text, "elected date" text, "military service" text )

### Question ###
how many members of the canadian house of commons served in the militia ?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT("name") FROM table_204_608 WHERE "military service" = 'militia'