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World War One / Who was the oldest Great War volunteer?
« on: Friday 03 February 23 21:19 GMT (UK) »
I am curious to know the age of the oldest civilian volunteer to serve overseas in the British Army in the Great War. (This does NOT include men rejoining the army after previous military service).
The youngest authenticated volunteer was Sidney George Lewis born 24 March 1903 who joined the East Surrey Regiment in 1915 and was at the battle of the Somme in 1916 and there were many many volunteers under the age of 18. But who was the oldest?
My great grandfather was born on 9 July 1872 and attested on 11 August 1915 (aged 43 years and 1 month) - but I am sure there must have been older civilians who volunteered. Any suggestions?
The youngest authenticated volunteer was Sidney George Lewis born 24 March 1903 who joined the East Surrey Regiment in 1915 and was at the battle of the Somme in 1916 and there were many many volunteers under the age of 18. But who was the oldest?
My great grandfather was born on 9 July 1872 and attested on 11 August 1915 (aged 43 years and 1 month) - but I am sure there must have been older civilians who volunteered. Any suggestions?