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| Picture No | 10217462 |
| Date | 1916 |
| Description | Potential army recruit looks at the proclamation |
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Two soldiers look on as a civilian reads the notice which shows how volunteers can enlist. These soldiers were known as Kitchener's Men and were often from the same factory or town. They were known as 'Pal's Battalions.' He wears an arm band which shows he is an official war worker.
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| Source | Photograph by L. N. A in 'The Illustrated London News', 1 January 1916, page 10 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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