Recruits Collection (#7)

Australians Make Planes
Australian Air Force fitters overhauling planes. In every state of Australia rapid provision was made to train RaF recruits at technical and engineering colleges. Date: 1940s

Black Soldiers Recruited
Enrolment of black recruits for General Grants army before Petersburg. Date: 1864

German Recruits 1914
German recruits in civilian dress leaving the recruitment offices shortly after joining up. Date: 1914

The Renaissance of the French Army: Impressions of Life in the Famous Light Camps for Recruits - From raw recruits to potential instructors in four months

Cut out for the job: WW1 recruitment humour
Civilian: " Most of my pals are either in the Guards or the Bantams. I m too short for the Guards, and too tall for the Bantams

WW1 - Conscription in Britain
WW1 - Britannia holding her trident and the National Register, in front of civilians and industrial factory. The patriotic scenario

WW1 - Recruitment Day - Lord Derbys Group System
WW1 - Recruits in batches at Camberwell, London as they volunteer to join the army under Lord Derbys group system. The volunteers in this recruitment office raise their arms as they make an oath to

WW1 - British Recruits - The central recruiting headquarters
WW1 - A group of young British men and the first Derby group, reporting themselves at the central recruiting headquarters

WW1 - German Recruitment Day, 1914
WW1 - German volunteers follow a German Officer through the gates where the men will continue and complete the recruitment procedure. The event is watched and guarded by other German Officers

New boy scouts in Sierra Leone, West Africa
Newly recruited boy scouts (known as tenderfeet) in a field in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: 20th century

Training native soldiers in Uganda, WW1
Page from the Sphere magazine showing photographs of the drilling of recruits in Uganda for the Kings African Rifles. The Sphere comments that they make splendid soldiers - keen

Womens Land Army rally in Lincoln, WW1
A rally of women landworkers at Lincoln in 1918 during which many new recruits were obtained. Wounded soldiers helped the girls carry their recruiting banners. Date: 1918

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

Bayonet display at a recruiting meeting, WW1
Two army officers engage in friendly combat in order to attract new recruits at a recruitment meeting in Trafalgar Square in December 1915. Date: 1915

With the Army by Denis Cowles, WW1 cartoon
With the Army - 1. Teaching recruits to " carry the left foot about 12 inches to the left." " Infantry Training 1914." Something of a misinterpretation of infantry training

Recruiting poster, No 3 Coy Dorset Royal Garrison Artillery
Recruitment poster, For King & Country, Territorial Force, No 3 Company Dorsetshire Royal Garrison Artillery, Recruits are required for the above company, 1910 (c). Date: 1910

Colour photolithograph - British Military
The Royal Irish Regiment, Recruits Wanted for the above distinguished regiment. The Royal Regiment of Foot of Ireland. The 18th Royal Irish. Colour photolithograph, 1903 (c). Date: 1903

Soldiers marching along, Commercial Rd, London, WW1
A large crowd welcoming the Eastern Column at the corner of Commercial Road, London marching in full uniform during the early months of the First World War. Date: 1914

New recruits setting off for training camp, WW1
Volunteers for Kitcheners Army, all dressed in civilian clothing, pictured marching in formation on their way to the railway station

Inspecting recruits at Tower of London, WW1
An Inspector of Recruits at the Tower of London. These were men who volunteered at the outbreak of war and are pictured still in civilian clothes. Date: 1914

New LFB recruit being measured for uniform
A new LFB recruit being measured for his uniform

New LFB recruit being kitted out with uniform
A new LFB recruit being kitted out with his uniform

LCC-London Fire Brigade training in use of telephone
LCC-London Fire Brigade training recruits in taking messages over the telephone, at Lambeth HQ

LCC-London Fire Brigade recruits undergoing examination in pump drill, connecting a pump to a hydrant

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

Enlisting in Kitcheners Army at the start of World War I
On 6th August 1914 the House of Commons unanimously sanctioned an increase of the Army by 500, 000 men and recruiting for the first 100, 000 men of Kitcheners army began on 7th August

Sportsmans Battalions, 1915
An advertisement for sportsmans battalions, featuring a despatch rider on a Douglas motor cycle, pointing urgently to some smoking ruins

Provisions dispatched to Austrian recruits, WWI
When Germany declared war on Russia, Austria had to prepare to cope with the millions of Russian recruits they d be fighting against, increasing its army significantly

Dinapore (Danapur) Wolf Cubs, India
Dinapore (Danapur) Wolf Cubs in embryo, India

Beaten Up Raw by H. M. Bateman, new recruits by WW1
Humorous illustration showing two raw recruits, just out of the egg, looking a little dishevelled as they consider crossing the road. Date: 1914

Johnny Get Your Gun by Frank Reynolds, outbreak of WW1
Illustration by Frank Reynolds showing a young man in tennis whites smoking a cigarette hesitating while the rest of the country rush to the colours at the outbreak of the First World War

London recruits at Southwark Town Hall, WW1
Crowds of men anxious to attest under the Derby scheme, crowded into the corridors of Southwark Town Hall in December 1915

Derby recruiters sleeping at a recruiting office, WW1
Worn out Derby recruiters snatching some sleep at their offices after a busy night dealing with the final rush of recruits under Lord Derbys group system

Recruit undergoing heart tests, WW1
Testing a new recruit whose heart conditions the Army authorities are doubtful about. Rather worryingly, the photograph shows the man sitting with one bare foot

Chinese female police recruits
Students at the Hangzhou (Hangchow) Police School for Girls parade during the Sino-Japanese War Date: 1938

Land girls in training 1939
Ploughing theory is studied by means of using model plough on a tray of sand. This class of studies were at an argricultural college in kent

City of London recruits, Tower of London, WW1
Young men answering the call to enlist at the start of the First World War. All of them employees of City firms, they were joining the City of London Battalion, consisting of 1300 men

Lord Roberts inspecting City of London recruits, WW1
Lord Roberts in the Temple Gardens, inspecting City of London recruits in the early days of the First World War. From here the recruits marched to the Tower of London to take the oath of allegiance

Inns of Court Brigade on the march, WW1
Men of the Inns of Court OTC (Officer Training Corps) Brigade on the march in London during a drilling exercise at the start of the First World War. They are all members of the legal profession

Drilling recruits in Temple Gardens, London, WW1
Drilling recruits in Temple Gardens, London, at the start of the First World War, while a tennis match goes on in the background

Cartoon, three views of Recruiting, WW1
Cartoon, showing three views of Recruiting at the start of the First World War. As It Was (plying men with drink during the Napoleonic era)

Recruits training at Lambeth HQ. Date: 1930s

Wake-up call
An early morning wake up call at a naval college. A trumpet sounds and two big drums are banged in order to get the recruits out of their sleeping hammocks. Date: 1885

The General Strike - civil constabulary reserve 1926
A unit of new recruits to the new civil constabulary reserve, equipped with steel helmets, truncheons and armlets, leaving headquarters at Buckingham Gate in London during the General Strike

LFB recruits taking part in hosepipe training at HQ

LFB recruits taking part in hook ladder training at HQ -- having reached the top of the tower with a single hook ladder, the recruits learn the two-man hook ladder drill

LFB recruits taking part in escape training at HQ
LFB recruits taking part in escape ladder training at HQ -- team spirit is essential as speed can save lives

New LFB recruit marking his gear
A new LFB recruit, having been kitted out with his uniform, is marking his gear with his name

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"From the Streets to Service: A Glimpse into Recruits' Journey" The Metropolitan Police recruitment poster beckons aspiring officers, promising a path of honor and protection for their city. With a promotional recruitment card for the U. S. Navy in hand, young individuals envision adventures on vast oceans and opportunities to serve their nation. The WaC and WRNS recruitment poster empowers women, inviting them to break barriers and contribute to the war effort with courage and resilience. At Brigade HQ SE1, LCC-LFB recruit firemen undergo rigorous training, preparing themselves for life-saving missions amidst blazing infernos. Sweat-drenched faces of LCC-LFB recruit firefighters reflect determination as they train relentlessly at Brigade HQ SE1, readying themselves to combat any blaze that threatens London's safety. The Territorial Army Poster calls upon men eager to defend their homeland, offering them an opportunity to showcase bravery while safeguarding national interests. Armed with assegais, members of Natal Native Contingent (NCC) stand tall - recruits who embrace duty with pride while protecting their land during challenging times. ASC Barracks in Grove Park becomes a sanctuary where recruits find camaraderie and discipline as they prepare themselves for military service under British colors. 9 & 10: British Military Recruitment Posters from WW1 depict valiant soldiers joining forces against adversity; these posters inspire recruits by showcasing patriotism's call during turbulent times. 11: In the inter-war period, another British Military Recruitment Poster emerges - urging new recruits forward once more; it symbolizes hope amid uncertainty. 12: Once again at Brigade HQ SE1, LCC-LFB recruit firemen push boundaries during intense training sessions; forging bonds that will last through countless emergencies. These hints collectively paint a picture of diverse individuals answering different calls – be it upholding law enforcement or defending nations.