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Age when enlisting
« on: Saturday 25 April 20 09:28 BST (UK) »
I have a question about the age of enlistment for the period 1785 to 1795.

What was the minimum age that a young man could join as as an ordinary soldier in Britain? Thanks.

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Re: Age when enlisting
« Reply #1 on: Monday 27 April 20 11:03 BST (UK) »
HellO again all.

I haven't had a reply from the experts out there so far.

I am working on the basis the age was at least 16 years old at that time. Reasonable or not??

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Re: Age when enlisting
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Re: Age when enlisting
« Reply #3 on: Monday 27 April 20 12:57 BST (UK) »
Thank you.