Print of militiamen at Whittington Barracks, England
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Framed Print of Lined up for the first roll call of their six monthsservice at Whittington Barracks
Lined up for the first roll call of their six monthsservice at Whittington Barracks, these young militiamen do not look as though they are finding it much of an ordeal. This was probably the first complete squad of militiamen in England, for they were on parade by 10:30 am 15th July 1939
The Militiamen were the result of The Military Training Act 1939 which was an Act of Parliament passed by the Conservative administration on 26 May 1939, in a period of international tension that led to World War II. The Act applied to males aged 20 and 21 years old who were to be called up for six months full-time military training, and then transferred to the Reserve..
Men called up were to be known as militiamen to distinguish them from the regular army. To emphasise this distinction, each man was issued with a suit in addition to a uniform. The intention was for the first intake to undergo six months of basic training before being discharged into an active reserve. They would then be recalled for short training periods and attend annual camps.
There was one registration under the Act, of the first cohort of liable males, on Saturday 3 June 1939, and call-up for these men followed. © Mirrorpix
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Military Training Act 1939 , World War II Recruitment , Home Front Army Life , Militiamen 1939 , Whittington Barracks England , English Soldiers WWII Era , Men In Uniforms 1930s UK , Warwickshire WW2 History , British Army Recruits WWII , Military Service England 20th Century
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Step back in time with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection. This evocative image, captured by Memory Lane Prints, depicts a line of young militiamen, fresh-faced and determined, preparing for their first roll call at Whittington Barracks. Their confident posture and unwavering gaze suggest that they are ready for the challenges of their six-month service. This timeless photograph is beautifully framed and makes for a striking addition to any home or office, transporting you back to an era of courage and commitment. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your space.
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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