ferrettkitt Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Forget Dad's Army, new war records show the Home Guard was a Lads' Army of twenty-somethings and teenagers Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2191365/Forget-Dads-Army-newly-released-war-records-shows-Britains-Home-Guard-Lads-Army-somethings-teenagers.html#ixzz24CqFjgT4 Quite enjoyed some of the comments beneath the story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 :yawn: The Local Defence Volunters , later Home Gaurd was considered part of the obligatory service for those to YOUNG or old to join the forces, or those in reserved occupation. ARP, mostly women, and firewatching also counted. My Farther as he had Mine Rescue training was in the Heavy Rescue Squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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