Second World War memorials and contributions Medals and Memorials Explore medals and memorials from the parliamentary collections which commemorate the Second World War. Parliament's Home Guard In 1940, a Parliamentary Home Guard unit was set up, and about 100 Members and staff joined. Heraldic Shields in the House of Commons Chamber There are 23 heraldic shields in the House of Commons Chamber commemorating each of the MPs killed during the Second World War. Second World War Memorials Discover the memorials at the Palace of Westminster commemorating the Second World War. In this section Parliament and the Second World War Second World War memorials and contributions Medals and memorials Parliament's Home Guard Memorials: Shields from House of Commons Chamber Second World War memorials