Enlisted Collection

British Military Poster - Inter-war period
Smart Men Wanted, rates of pay for soldiers enlisted or re-enlisted, Scots Guards, on or after 26 October 1925. Coloured chromolithograph recruitment poster after A W Baylis, 1925

Joseph Sulkowski
JOSEPH SULKOWSKI Polish general, who enlisted in the French service and was fatally wounded in the course of Napoleons Ehyptian campaign

French mobilisation poster, WW1
French mobilisation poster for the First World War, calling all enlisted soldiers and sailors, and requisitioning animals, vehicles and related equipment. Date: 2 August 1914

Spanish War of Independence
3499753 Spanish War of Independence; (add.info.: Spanish War of Independence. The Bruc Drum. Allegory. It commemorates the second and decisive battle of Bruc (14 June, 1808) against the French Army

Staff, Field and Line Officers, Enlisted Men
Staff, Field and Line Officers, and Enlisted Men, 1858-1861 Date: circa late 1850s

Major-General, Staff, Line Officers, Enlisted Men, Full Dres
Major-General, Staff and Line Officers, Enlisted Men, Full Dress, 1862-1871 Date: circa late 1860s

Enlisted Men, General Wear, Fatigue etc, 1888
American military uniforms - Enlisted Men, General Wear, Fatigue etc, 1888 Date: 1888

American Troops Leaving New York for Training 1917
On 6th April 1917, the United States declared war against Germany and thousands of American troops enlisted. Photograph showing American troops receiving a large send-off in New York. Date: 1917

American Troops Leaving for War Training Camp 1917
On 6th April 1917, the United States declared war against Germany, the nation had a standing army of 127, 500 officers and soldiers

Women's Battalion of Death, Russia, WW1
Women who have enlisted in the Women's Battalion of Death, Russia, to fight alongside the men during the First World War

Memorial to Sgt Charles Ranginawawahia Sciasia
New Zealander Sciasia, born of an Italian father and a Maori mother, played, with his brother John, for the Maori All Blacks in 1913

London motor drivers enlisted during WW1
A group of London motor drivers enlisted in a batch during the First World War and sent to Avonmouth. 1914

Sketches at the Brighton Volunteer Review (engraving)
1590353 Sketches at the Brighton Volunteer Review (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Brighton Volunteer Review)

Enlisted men, staff corps and artillery in full dress (colour litho)
812793 Enlisted men, staff corps and artillery in full dress (colour litho) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enlisted men)

The Italians of Tunisia (colour litho)
2784172 The Italians of Tunisia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italians of Tunisia)

The Kings Shilling, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)
NAM237683 The Kings Shilling, c.1770 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: a recruiting party of an officer, sergeant)

French satire on the Boer War - Victoria sending out Mules
The Theatre of War - Newly enlisted mules swear fidelity to the flag - French satire on the Second Boer War as Edward, Prince of Wales

Specially Enlisted Navvies Digging Shelter-Trenches During First World War From The Illustrated War News Published 1915

Churchill Roosevelt Club, Venice, Italy
Churchill Roosevelt Club, Lido beach resort, Venice, Italy, for British other ranks and American enlisted personnel. Date: circa 1945

Death Plaque in the name of Ernest Emmerson. There are two Ernest Emmersons listed on Soldiers Died. They are : 1) 12/1247 Lance Corporal Ernest Emmerson, York and Lancaster Regiment

Life Amongst the Sand Bags by Hugo Morgan, WW1
Book Cover mounted on card - Life Amongst the Sand Bags by Hugo Morgan (The Soldier Books). Design by 240455 Private George Barrow, 6th Battalion, Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry (formerly 7389)

Jean Baptiste Kleber (1753-1800) French soldier: enlisted French Revolutionary army (1792) Left in command of Egypt by Napoleon. Assassinated by an Egyptian fanatic. Lithograph c1830

At Dutys Call, by Fred C Harcourt, touring to various theatres, including the Gaiety Theatre, West Hartlepool. Other plays by Harcourt are mentioned: The Patriot, Jeanne d Arc, Enlisted

Young Soldiers
Enlisted men get younger every year! Date: circa 1905

Five types of soldier, Russia, WW1
Five types of Russian soldier who fought in the First World War, a mixture of educated (1 and 3), Moujik or peasant (2), Bolshevik (4) and Cossack (5). Date: 1917-1918

London Barnardos Boys Recruiting
First World War card showing former Barnardos boys who had enlisted in the forces. Perhaps linked to War Office recruitment efforts. Date: circa 1917

Huntley Wright in khaki
Huntley Wright (1868-1941), actor and comedian, pictured with his young daughter in 1915 after receiving his Army commission. 1915

WWI Poster, Questions to men who have not enlisted
4 Questions to men who have not enlisted... Enlist Today. Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster, designed to shame men of fighting age into enlisting. Date: 1916

Derby recruits, 1916
Derby recruits of the 1st London Regiment pictured with their kit bags ready for inspection in their new uniform. Date: 1916

Service cards in a window in Arundel, WW1
Four cards representing the fact that four members of a household in Maltravers Street in Arundel had enlisted 1914. The Earl of Arundel had converted his ancestral castle into recruiting offices

The new army at drill in Hyde Park at the start of WWI
In the six weeks between 4th August and 15th September 1914, over 501, 000 recruits were enlisted into the British Army. The training was essentially practical

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"Enlisted: The Backbone of Military Forces Throughout History" In the inter-war period, a British military poster proudly showcased the strength and dedication men. Joseph Sulkowski's artwork depicted their unwavering commitment to serve their country. During World War I, a French mobilization poster emphasized the crucial role played by enlisted soldiers in defending their nation. It highlighted their bravery and sacrifice on the frontlines. From staff to field officers, enlisted men formed an integral part of every military unit. They were the ones who carried out orders with precision and courage, ensuring that operations ran smoothly. A majestic image captured during a full dress parade displayed Major-General alongside staff officers, line officers, and enlisted men. This portrayal symbolized unity among ranks while acknowledging the vital contribution made by those in uniform. Throughout history, enlisted men have donned various attires - from general wear to fatigue uniforms. An 1888 depiction showcased different outfits worn by these dedicated individuals as they served dutifully under any circumstances. In 1917, American troops departed New York for intensive training camps before heading off to war. Enlisted soldiers bid farewell to loved ones as they embarked on a journey filled with challenges and unknowns. The Women's Battalion of Death in Russia during World War I shattered gender stereotypes as brave women joined forces with their male counterparts on the battlefield. Their enlistment demonstrated resilience and determination against all odds. These images remind us that behind every military force stands an army men and women who willingly put themselves in harm's way for a greater cause. Their unwavering dedication deserves recognition throughout history as they form the backbone of our armed forces.