British Home Front (1939-1945), Women’s Land Army (WLA) The Government needed to re-vitalise home agriculture, fearing food shortages. The Women's Land Army (W.L.A) was formed to provide the extra labour needed, as men were being called up for the armed forces.
British Service Medals of the First World War British and Commonwealth servicemen and servicewomen were awarded a wide variety of orders, medals and decorations for their service in the First World War. These included medals for gallantry, distinguished service and those bestowed by Allied governments.
