Derek Black Posted 27 January , 2016 Share Posted 27 January , 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Underdown Posted 27 January , 2016 Share Posted 27 January , 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted 27 January , 2016 Share Posted 27 January , 2016 Didn't they have to be 19, not 18, on 15 August 1915? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Black Posted 27 January , 2016 Author Share Posted 27 January , 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Black Posted 27 January , 2016 Author Share Posted 27 January , 2016 Didn't they have to be 19, not 18, on 15 August 1915? yes, now ammended, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 27 January , 2016 Share Posted 27 January , 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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