Dear Listers, Thanks for the many responses and tips about my trip to the townships planned for April. With all the help, I am sure I will have a great trip. Can anyone help me determine what is meant by the term "Home Militia." My Mom seems to think it was some form of national guard during wartime. My father was in it. I have his photo, with an unidentified friend, wearing the obviously military uniform, with MP armbands. I would like to find his military records. I know that he received a military funeral in 1978 in Vancouver, but nothing more. Best regards, Sharon