14-02-16, 08:22 PM
(14-02-16, 07:48 PM)fazersharp link Wrote: [quote author=YamFazFan link=topic=11414.msg223925#msg223925 date=1455060774]Its shocking to think that if it were now then I think I would of been in Dads Army, I wonder if we were suddenly transported back then how many of us would actually be the age to be in Dads Army (home guard)
Went to see the new Dad's Army film this evening... :'( :'( :'(
Actually I don't know the age, anyone know ?
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I think the upper age of conscription in WW2 was something like 40?. So anyone over that age I guess, although the Home Guard comprised of men aged 18-65 I think because it included those waiting for their call-up papers, people in reserved occupations (eg essential war work) and those not considered fit enough for regular active service etc...