borstal Posted 6 March , 2004 Share Posted 6 March , 2004 During the early part of WWI soldiers were categorised in the range 1-46. If my memory served me correctly 1-23 covered single men whilst 24-46 covered married men. I think the numbers related to an age grouping. Can anybody provide, or indicate where it can be found, a complete listing. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesmessenger Posted 7 March , 2004 Share Posted 7 March , 2004 These categories were introduced as part of Lord Derby's scheme, a precursor to conscription, and which came into effect in autumn 1915 (see elsehwere on this website for more detail). Each group represented a particular age group by year. Groups 1-23 represented single men, with Group 1 made up of 18 year-olds and Group 23 40 year-olds. Groups 24-46 covered married men in the same way. Charles M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borstal Posted 8 March , 2004 Author Share Posted 8 March , 2004 Thanks Charles Looking at what you said would I be correct in assuming that each number represented an increase of 1 year? If 1 = 18yr then 2=19yr and so? Just trying to get it straight in my mind for a lead in to the WWI Registers project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesmessenger Posted 8 March , 2004 Share Posted 8 March , 2004 Yes, that is so. This system laid down the priority for calling up for service, although Groups 1 and 24 were initially not called up until they attained their 19th birthdays. Charles M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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