Justin Tomlinson – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Defence

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Justin Tomlinson on 2014-05-01.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps to recognise the work undertaken by the Coleshill Auxiliaries during the Second World War.

Anna Soubry

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 10 October 2013 (Official Report, column 414-415W).

There are no plans to institute a specific award for those who were members of the Coleshill Auxilliers. The auxiliary units were listed as Home Guard units, and, as such, members who completed three years service in the United Kingdom qualify for the Defence Medal. In addition surviving members may apply for the Armed Forces Veterans Badge.