BRITAIN’S HOME DEFENCE
LONDON, June 18. Lord French reviewed in Hyde Park 10,000 volunteers, the majority of whom are over military age. The new movement is intended for home defence. It is officially recognised, and it is hoped to raise 50,000 men. Lord French was the hearer of the King’s message, stating that his Majesty highly appreciated the volunteers’ loyal and energetic services.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3249, 21 June 1916, Page 18
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63BRITAIN’S HOME DEFENCE Otago Witness, Issue 3249, 21 June 1916, Page 18
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