THE REDLINE HOME GUARD

LIVING HISTORY GROUP

THE REDLINE HOME GUARD.

Representing the 1st Berkshire (Abingdon) and 5th Oxfordshire (Henley) Battalions of the Home Guard that defended Stop Line Red.

Our aim is to pay tribute to our brave local Berkshire and Oxfordshire men, who volunteered to defend our homes, factories, infrastructure and countryside from the threat of the expected German invasion in 1940.

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Home Guard Back on Parade: Redline Training Resumes for 2026

Last night marked our first training evening of 2026 for the Redline Home Guard, and it[…]

Redline: From Parade Ground to Pillbox – Closing 2025

As 2025 drew to a close, we squeezed in a final run of events, visits,[…]

Remembrance Weekend with Redline Home Guard

Friday – Abingdon Poppy Appeal Dance Our Remembrance weekend began on Friday evening in Abingdon,[…]