THE HOME GUARD
TO THE EDITOR Sir,—l consider ‘‘An Old Rifle Club Member,” whose letter appears in Wednesday’s Daily Times, deserves all possible support, and I would like to add a word or two in that direction. Having been a member of the Home Guard for close on 12 months. I would ask the use of all the drilling and uniforms in the world to a soldier if he has not learned the first thing about how to shoot, and' how is it possible for him to do this without practice? Give the men arms and ammunition and plenty of practice at any range up to 500 yards, and most of them will give a good account of themselves when the time comes.—l am, etc., Would-be Rifleman.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 24860, 9 March 1942, Page 6
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127THE HOME GUARD Otago Daily Times, Issue 24860, 9 March 1942, Page 6
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