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Militiamen in training 27th July 1939 Militiamen seen here at Oswestry camp
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Militiamen in training 27th July 1939 Militiamen seen here at Oswestry camp
Militiamen in training 27th July 1939
Militiamen seen here at Oswestry camp receiving basic training.
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
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Oswestry
Shropshire
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This print from Memory Lane Prints captures a significant moment in history - the training of militiamen on 27th July 1939 at Oswestry camp. These young men, aged 20 and 21, were part of The Military Training Act 1939, which aimed to prepare them for the looming threat of World War II. The photograph showcases these dedicated individuals receiving their basic training, readying themselves for the challenges that lay ahead. Dressed in their distinctive uniforms, they stood apart from the regular army as proud militiamen. To further distinguish them, each man was issued with a suit alongside their military attire. Under this Act, these brave recruits underwent six months of intensive training before being transferred to the Reserve. Once discharged into active reserve duty, they would be periodically called back for short training periods and annual camps. It is important to note that this registration under the Act took place on Saturday 3rd June 1939 – a pivotal moment when these young men willingly stepped forward to serve their country during a time of international tension. As we reflect upon this poignant image today, it serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who came before us and highlights the courage displayed by these militiamen as they prepared themselves for an uncertain future.
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