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Remembered Today:

100 years today since the Military Service Act came into force


Derek Black

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100 years ago today, the Military Service Act (1916) was approved in parliament.

It meant that all men from 19-41 years old could be called up unless they were married, widowed with children, or working in a reserved occupation.

http://www.1914-1918.net/msa1916.html

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It recevied royal assent 100 years ago today, but the date of coming into force was really 2 March 1916 (the appointed day), as indicated in the poster

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It recevied royal assent 100 years ago today, but the date of coming into force was really 2 March 1916 (the appointed day), as indicated in the poster

that's what i meant :blush:

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Didn't they have to be 19, not 18, on 15 August 1915?

yes, now ammended, thanks.

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Thanks Derek and nice poster. Also a nice wee reminder that there are many dates being forgotten about that have as much historical interest as any other.

Mike

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