The first batch of men aged 22 but not yet 23 reported at various military centres for training. 15th January 1940 22nd June, 1940 and 30,000 more men registered for military service at Labour exchanges throughout the country. Men born in 1911, aged 28 in June 1940 sign on. Here an Auxiliary Fire Service man signs on along with civilians. August 1939 and 10 days before the outbreak of war, the call up notices were being prepared for those who was liable for military service on 15th September. Sombre looking 36-year-old men sign on in January 1941.