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Latest revision as of 23:17, 12 August 2023
National Rifle Association: The organisation which seeks to promote the efficiency of rifle shooting in all branches of His Majesty's forces and also amongst civilians. The headquarters: Bisley Camp, Brookwood, Surrey, where an annual shooting competition takes place for the coveted King's Prize — the blue ribbon of shooting.[1]
References / notes
- ↑ Various contributors (1914). The War Book-of-Facts. 2nd Edition. A.W. Shaw Company, London p.143.
The above term is listed in our Compendium of the Great War on this day.
Included are trench slang, service terms, expressions in everyday use, nicknames, the titles and origins of British and Commonwealth Regiments, and warfare in general. These words and phrases are contemporary with the war, which is reflected in the language used. Sources include: Soldier and Sailor Words and Phrases, The War Book-of-Facts and Odhams' A.B.C. of the Great War. Feel free to expand upon and improve this content.