British Subjects | Poster | Wisconsin Historical Society

Poster

British Subjects

British Subjects | Poster | Wisconsin Historical Society
White poster with red and blue text. Text reads: "British Subjects it is your duty to Enlist in the British or Canadian Army. Men are eligible for enlistment between the ages of 18 and 45 and in certain cases up to the age of fifty. Enlistment will be for the duration of the war and for six months after the termination of hostilities, unless sooner legally discharged. Free transportation to the United States will be furnished on discharge for those desiring it. All arms of the service are open for enlistment and choice of Regiment as far as practicable will be permitted. Pay and Separation Allowances at British or Canadian rates commence from date of enlistment. For particulars apply to Nearest United States army recruiting station or nearest British consulate or Headquarters British Recruiting Mission. 126 South Third Street. Minneapolis."
DESCRIPTION
White poster with red and blue text. Text reads: "British Subjects it is your duty to Enlist in the British or Canadian Army. Men are eligible for enlistment between the ages of 18 and 45 and in certain cases up to the age of fifty. Enlistment will be for the duration of the war and for six months after the termination of hostilities, unless sooner legally discharged. Free transportation to the United States will be furnished on discharge for those desiring it. All arms of the service are open for enlistment and choice of Regiment as far as practicable will be permitted. Pay and Separation Allowances at British or Canadian rates commence from date of enlistment. For particulars apply to Nearest United States army recruiting station or nearest British consulate or Headquarters British Recruiting Mission. 126 South Third Street. Minneapolis."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:134448
Creation Date:circa 1915
Creator Name:Unknown
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Collection Name:World War I posters, circa 1914-circa 1918
Genre:Poster
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:PH 6030 (7) V2.4
Original Dimensions:21 x 24 inches
SUBJECTS
Propaganda
Recruiting and enlistment
War posters
World War, 1914-1918

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