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My father, Ernest Hisgrove was in a reserved occupation during the war, but enlisted within the Home Guard, rising to the heady rank of corporal.

Apparently during the early days of the Home Guard, there were no arms to issue to the unit. Eventually Dad was issued with a wooden mock up of a rifle, with which to look the part.

I understand that he was allowed to bring this formidable weapon home. When he did so, my Mother was not pleased. She would not allow him to bring the "rifle" in doors, so it stood guard outside propped against the wall.

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