hostilities, the Battalion�s return was delayed by the lack of shipping, but accommodation was eventually provided in the Highland Monarch and the contingent disembarked at Bermuda on 5 January, 1946. After a tumultuous reception at the quayside by their comrades, families and friends, they were inspected by the acting Governor. They were then sent on 14 days� leave and at the end of it they reported at HQ Bermuda Militia for release formalities to be completed. All ranks in the contingent were released at the same time.
Towards the end of the war, those militiamen remaining in Bermuda were offered vocational training to keep them interested and occupied during the release period. The courses were voluntary and applicants were free to select the course they wanted from those offered by the training centre at Warwick Camp. The men began to be released on 29 June, 1945, and release was completed on 6 April, 1946. One officer and twelve other ranks were recalled from the reserve as volunteers to attend the victory parade in London, along with detachments from the BVRC and BVEs. They marched proudly along the London streets on 8 June, 1946, representing all those who had answered the call to defend their country in time of war.
J. M. Hind
October 2001