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What was the Home Guard originally called?
This was originally called the Local Defence Volunteers but was later known as the Home Guard. It was sometimes nicknamed ‘Dad’s army’ because it was made up of volunteers who were too old to serve in the regular army. Hundreds of thousands of men joined the Home Guard in the summer of 1940 and served through the war.
What did the Home Guard do?
What was the job of the Home Guard? The Home Guard defended key targets like factories, explosive stores, beaches and sea fronts. At night they patrolled fields in which the enemy gliders or paratroops might land. No one expected them to beat well-trained German soldiers.
Who served in the Home Guard?
During the Second World War in Britain, individuals who were exempt from normal military service could volunteer instead with the Home Guard – an armed civilian militia prepared to defend the country in the event of a German invasion. At its peak, the Home Guard had 1.7 million members.
Does the UK still have a Home Guard?
They were finally disbanded on 31 December 1945, eight months after Germany’s surrender. Men aged 17 to 65 years could join, although the upper age limit was not strictly enforced. Service was unpaid but gave a chance for older or inexperienced soldiers to support the war effort.
Was there a age limit in the Home Guard?
What was the age limit in the HG? The age limit for members of the Home Guard was officially 17 to 65.
Did the Home Guard get a medal?
The Home Guard was part of the British Army and, as such, any member of the Home Guard has the same medal entitlement as a member of the regular army. Unfortunately as the Home Guard did not serve overseas the only medal which they were definitely entitled to was the Defence Medal.
Did Home Guard get medals?
When did Home Guard disband?
31 December 1945
Home Guard (United Kingdom)
| Home Guard initially “Local Defence Volunteers” | |
|---|---|
| Disbanded | 31 December 1945 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Role | Defence from invasion |
Can you clean medals with Brasso?
Do not use Brasso to polish copper and brass medals. Brasso is more abrasive than silver polishes, and will remove more metal and design details. The polish residues left from Brasso can be very difficult to remove. Laquer the medal to prevent future corrosion.
How do you clean a tarnished medal?
Procedure
- Gently apply the dip solution to the medal using a cotton swab (do not immerse the medal in the dip).
- Thoroughly rinse the dip from the surface of the medal, first in running tap water, then in distilled water.
- Degrease and dewater the medal in acetone.
- Allow the medal to air-dry on a paper towel.
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