Class Z reservists

[womo]

Hi Guys,

Were class Z reservists paid in any way?

Also, were they volunteers? or men who were in the regulars other than those who volunteered after the outbreak of the war?

Regards,

Womo

[Anthony Bagshaw]

Womo,

I belive, but maybe wrong, that the Class Z reserve were experienced men that would be called upon if hostilities started up again, my G Grandfather was one of those men, there is something on the long long trail but can't seem to find it!!

[Graham Stewart]

Transfer to the Class 'Z' Reserve was compulsory for those who were transferred on completion of hostilities. These were men who were required for instant call-up and they came from all categories. As regards Regulars I believe they were transferred to a different category of Reserve as they normally remained serving with the Colours until their termination of engagement.

Graham.