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Could Home Guard veterans also have served in Ireland or Russia?

The follow-up broadens the possible experience of retired professionals beyond the Boer War and First World War.

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Question

Might those retired soldiers also have served in Ireland and Russia?

Short answer

Probably, with service on the Indian frontier also suggested, but no particular veteran is identified.

Notes

Service in Ireland and Russia is accepted as probable for some of the retired professional soldiers being discussed. The Indian frontier is added as another likely part of their experience. No individual veteran or service record is identified.