Recruits Collection (page 3)

1940s East Africa - convalescing soldiers, playing netball Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - military drums, training camp, Kenya
1940s East Africa - military drums, army training camp, Kenya Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - recruits, East Africa Army, Nyasaland
1940s East Africa - army recruits, East Africa Army, Nyasaland Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - army medical orderly Kenya Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - soldiers Kenya, Kings African Rifles
1940s East Africa - soldiers in Kenya, veterans of the Kings African Rifles Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - askari soldiers doing physical training
1940s East Africa - army askari soldiers doing physical training Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa -army cooks at work Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - engineers boring a well Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - army recruits training camp - new recruit Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - askari soldiers training as military engineers Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - askari soldiers washing clothes Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - soldiers playing football in camp
1940s East Africa - army - soldiers playing football in camp Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s General Sir William Platt GOC East Africa Corps
1940s East Africa - General Sir William Platt GOC East Africa Corps Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

Recruits Going to Join the Regiment, 1717--26 (etching, with engraving on off-white laid
2972819 Recruits Going to Join the Regiment, 1717A--26 (etching, with engraving on off-white laid paper) by Thomassin, Henri-Simon (1687-1741); 25.1x35.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Panoramic View of Gallipoli (engraving)
1619042 Panoramic View of Gallipoli (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panoramic View of Gallipoli)

Sir John Falstaff examining the Recruits provided for him by Justice Shallow (engraving)
1609753 Sir John Falstaff examining the Recruits provided for him by Justice Shallow (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info)

Preparing for War, Three O Clock Parade of Recruits at Westminster (engraving)
1589987 Preparing for War, Three O Clock Parade of Recruits at Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for War)

The Conscripts, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)
CHT162767 The Conscripts, c.1880 (oil on canvas) by Dagnan-Bouveret, Pascal Adolphe Jean (1852-1929); Assemblee Nationale Palais-Bourbon, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Passing the Doctor, 1896 (oil on canvas)
TW427235 Passing the Doctor, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Hedley, Ralph (1848-1913); 131.1x156.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

New forces to the Motherland, the solemn oath of two thousand 3rd category recruits, on November 11
2815806 New forces to the Motherland, the solemn oath of two thousand 3rd category recruits, on November 11, in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame

Trepanning a Recruit, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
2970823 Trepanning a Recruit, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Morland, George (1763-1804); 54x43.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs

French Army conscripts swearing their oath at Messigny, near Dijon (colour litho)
2779709 French Army conscripts swearing their oath at Messigny, near Dijon (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An exceptional captain (colour litho)
2777709 An exceptional captain (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An exceptional captain)

Recruiting Sergeant (colour photo)
3094012 Recruiting Sergeant (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recruiting Sergeant. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A sharp advance of an artillery battery in Tripoli to transport it to the trenches (colour litho)
2808469 A sharp advance of an artillery battery in Tripoli to transport it to the trenches (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Situation is serious women must hep to save it! WWI
Beating up recruits : The procession passing through Whitehall, London, one banner said " The Situation is serious Women must hep to save it." Thousands of women wanted to help in the war

Women signing on for munitions work 1915
Beating up recruits : Women signing on for munitions work in front of the Houses of Parliament. Large numbers of women stopped to fill forms in, despite the wet and blustery weather. Date: July 1915

Kitcheners new recruits, physical drill in Hyde Park, Londo
Kitcheners new recruits doing physical drill in Hyde Park, London. 1914-1918

London motor drivers enlisted during WW1
A group of London motor drivers enlisted in a batch during the First World War and sent to Avonmouth. 1914

Kitcheners Army, 8th Battalion Leicester Regiment, WW1
Kitcheners Army - 8th Battalion Leicester Regiment removing bivouacs at Wokingham, during the First World War. 1914-1918

Tyneside naval recruits, Crystal Palace, SE London, WW1
Tyneside recruits in Winston Churchills new Naval Division at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, SE London, 10 September 1914. 1914

Training Post Office recruits, H Company, WW1
Training Post Office recruits, H Company, in Regents Park, London, at the start of the First World War. 1914

Recruits queueing up to enlist, WW1
Recruits queueing up to enlist at the start of the First World War. 1914

Womens Auxiliary Army Corps, WW1
Members of the Womens Auxiliary Army Corps in a clothing store, packing uniforms into bales for recruits, First World War. 1914-1918

Army recruits at Lincoln Racecourse, WW1
Kitcheners army - recruits at Lincoln Racecourse, being taught to use rifles, 4 September 1914, First World War. 1914

The Eastern Question (engraving)
1106145 The Eastern Question (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Question)

Enrolling the City of London volunteers on New Years day, at the Guildhall for service in South Africa. Date: January 1900

Taking the Oath to join the British Army 1901
British military oath taken in front of a magistrate, during the Second Boer War. Date: 1901

A group of raw Serbian peasant army recruits, badly in need of military training and equipment. Date: 1915

The Czar of Russia marking Recruits with the Number of their Regiments (engraving)
1059478 The Czar of Russia marking Recruits with the Number of their Regiments (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Experiences of a British Officer of the Gendarmerie in Egypt (engraving)
1045666 Experiences of a British Officer of the Gendarmerie in Egypt (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Land Ahoy!, 1864 (oil on canvas)
CH402097 Land Ahoy!, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Morris, Philip Richard (1838-1902); 44.4x53.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Rout of the loyal recruits, illustration from Cassells History of the United States
3786805 Rout of the loyal recruits, illustration from Cassells History of the United States published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin

The blessing given by the Czar to the new Russian troops leaving for war (colour litho)
2798827 The blessing given by the Czar to the new Russian troops leaving for war (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches of the War in the Soudan (engraving)
1622327 Sketches of the War in the Soudan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the War in the Soudan)

Manner of Swearing in Recruits to Our Indian Native Army (engraving)
1590098 Manner of Swearing in Recruits to Our Indian Native Army (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manner of Swearing in Recruits to Our Indian Native Army)

Westminster-Conscripts under the Training Act, 1806 (hand coloured engraving)
2966882 Westminster-Conscripts under the Training Act, 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kitchener Wants More Men (colour litho)
3641669 Kitchener Wants More Men (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kitchener Wants More Men. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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"From the Streets to Service: A Glimpse into Recruits' Journey" The Metropolitan Police recruitment poster beckons aspiring officers, promising a path of honor and protection for their city. With a promotional recruitment card for the U. S. Navy in hand, young individuals envision adventures on vast oceans and opportunities to serve their nation. The WaC and WRNS recruitment poster empowers women, inviting them to break barriers and contribute to the war effort with courage and resilience. At Brigade HQ SE1, LCC-LFB recruit firemen undergo rigorous training, preparing themselves for life-saving missions amidst blazing infernos. Sweat-drenched faces of LCC-LFB recruit firefighters reflect determination as they train relentlessly at Brigade HQ SE1, readying themselves to combat any blaze that threatens London's safety. The Territorial Army Poster calls upon men eager to defend their homeland, offering them an opportunity to showcase bravery while safeguarding national interests. Armed with assegais, members of Natal Native Contingent (NCC) stand tall - recruits who embrace duty with pride while protecting their land during challenging times. ASC Barracks in Grove Park becomes a sanctuary where recruits find camaraderie and discipline as they prepare themselves for military service under British colors. 9 & 10: British Military Recruitment Posters from WW1 depict valiant soldiers joining forces against adversity; these posters inspire recruits by showcasing patriotism's call during turbulent times. 11: In the inter-war period, another British Military Recruitment Poster emerges - urging new recruits forward once more; it symbolizes hope amid uncertainty. 12: Once again at Brigade HQ SE1, LCC-LFB recruit firemen push boundaries during intense training sessions; forging bonds that will last through countless emergencies. These hints collectively paint a picture of diverse individuals answering different calls – be it upholding law enforcement or defending nations.