Home Guard List 1941 - War Office

Created in July 1940, the Home Guard was not entitled to use military ranks until February 1941. All Officers were then listed in the Home Guard List, which was compiled in seven separate sections. Each section gives details of the relevant units proceeding down the chain of command from Areas to Zones, Groups, and Battalions. Officers are listed within their units together with details of ranks (with dates) and any decorations. Some entries identify service in previous units. By making the Home Guard Lists available to a wider audience, it now becomes possible to trace Home Guard Service and Defence Medal entitlements. A useful volume for military historians and collectors, as well as family historians.