Joseph Wheatley
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In this section of the website you can find out more about specialist military terms.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZLDV
Local Defence Volunteers formed 1940, later renamed Home Guard (Dad's Army).
Light Infantry
Elite soldiers in early 19th Century - fast marching, better trained and equipped.
LMG
Light machine gun.
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