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Militiamen in training 15th July 1939 Militiamen seen here at Whittington Barracks
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Militiamen in training 15th July 1939 Militiamen seen here at Whittington Barracks
Militiamen in training 15th July 1939
Militiamen seen here at Whittington Barracks, Lichfield 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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Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
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Lichfield
Staffordshire
England
Media ID 21841632
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the training of militiamen on 15th July 1939 at Whittington Barracks, Lichfield. These young men were part of The Military Training Act 1939, which was implemented by the Conservative administration amidst rising international tensions that eventually led to World War II. The Act targeted males aged 20 and 21 years old, who were called up for six months of intensive military training before being transferred to the Reserve. To distinguish them from the regular army, these individuals were known as militiamen and each one was issued with a suit in addition to their uniform. The aim was for this first cohort to undergo basic training before being discharged into an active reserve. They would then be periodically recalled for short training periods and annual camps. This system ensured that they remained prepared and ready should their services be required during wartime. On Saturday 3rd June 1939, there was a registration under the Act for the initial group of eligible males, followed by their call-up soon after. This image serves as a poignant reminder of those brave individuals who willingly stepped forward to defend their country during such uncertain times. Preserved through Memory Lane Prints, this photograph offers us a glimpse into history and honors the dedication and sacrifice made by these young men in preparation for what lay ahead.
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