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Title: Kings' regulation (ll) Having been irregularly enlisted.
Post by: erin31 on Wednesday 05 October 22 12:33 BST (UK)

Can anyone tell me what would be the cause of someone being 'irregularly enlisted' in the army?
 :)

Title: Re: Kings' regulation (ll) Having been irregularly enlisted.
Post by: ShaunJ on Wednesday 05 October 22 12:36 BST (UK)

Under age perhaps?

Title: Re: Kings' regulation (ll) Having been irregularly enlisted.
Post by: erin31 on Wednesday 05 October 22 12:45 BST (UK)

Hi Shaun. No, was not underage, he gave his correct age.

Title: Re: Kings' regulation (ll) Having been irregularly enlisted.
Post by: manukarik on Wednesday 05 October 22 13:09 BST (UK)

Still looking for clarification but found this:

https://military-researcher.co.uk/KingsRegs1912/para-2.html (https://military-researcher.co.uk/KingsRegs1912/para-2.html)

Title: Re: Kings' regulation (ll) Having been irregularly enlisted.
Post by: ShaunJ on Wednesday 05 October 22 13:26 BST (UK)

Also see https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/73719-why-would-a-man-be-irregularly-enlisted/

Title: Re: Kings' regulation (ll) Having been irregularly enlisted.
Post by: manukarik on Wednesday 05 October 22 13:34 BST (UK)

Quote from: ShaunJ on Wednesday 05 October 22 13:26 BST (UK)

Also see https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/73719-why-would-a-man-be-irregularly-enlisted/

Saw that - lots of possibilities!

Title: Re: Kings' regulation (ll) Having been irregularly enlisted.
Post by: erin31 on Wednesday 05 October 22 13:38 BST (UK)

Thank you both for your links.
I cannot find anything that stands out. Strangely enough two of his brothers lied about their age when they enlisted, and it was never picked up.
He was a labourer, and his medical record was good.
Guess the only way I will know, will be if I can find and view a report about his enlistment.
 :)