Letter regarding recruitment for service in World War 1

Category

Museums & Galleries Item

Item no

36517

Title

Letter from Lord Derby to all men eligible to serve their country, encouraging them to volunteer for war service

Description

Type-written letter issued by the War Office in London in October 1915. Adressed to 'Sir' from Lord Derby, Director-General of Recruiting. Two sides of type in total. Has been folded into quarters.

Date

1915

Type

Letter

Location

Museum of Edinburgh

Accession number

EF11048/2004

The Derby scheme was introduced in October 1915. It asked men to attest their willingness to serve on the understanding that single men would be called up first. Those who had attested wore an armband to show their commitment. The scheme did not attract the reuqired numbers and was followed by conscription (compulsory service).

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Events > Wars > Recruitment

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