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The King's Shilling was last paid to British Army recruits in 1879. This practice involved giving new recruits a shilling as an incentive to join the army, symbolizing their acceptance of military service. The tradition declined as enlistment methods evolved, and the practice was officially discontinued by the end of the 19th century.
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Where did the phrase - Taking the Kings Shilling - originate from?
Recruiting parties from the British Army would coerce men to join the various Regiments by offering them a shilling to sign up. This was often at the bottom of a glass of beer ! The rewards offered were rather different from what the recruit often found to be his experience. Nonetheless the Army was supplied with men on a regular basis to fight the kings enemies..... To Take the Shilling is to join the Army. To sign on. Shoulders back, chin up... Lovely boy, lovely boy ! (Windsor Davies in It ain't 'alf hot, Mum !)
Why did Indian kings build strong army?
There were no Indian kings. Only under the British raj did a single entity come to exist.
Is there a waiting list for the British Army?
It depends on what you apply to join, each core of the army has it's own waiting list, some more than others, some area's are very short on recruits and will get you into the army quicker.
Are there Sikh Soldiers in British Army?
Yes, there are Sikh soldiers in the British Army. Sikhs have a long-standing history of service in the British military, dating back to the 19th century. Today, they continue to serve in various roles, contributing to the diverse makeup of the armed forces. The British Army actively recruits individuals from various backgrounds, including those from the Sikh community.
is the army accepting new recruits right now already classed as a T2?
The army is always accepting new recruits. Contact your local recruiting officer.
Is there any office in Fiji for British army recruitment forms?
As of my last update, there is no dedicated British Army recruitment office in Fiji. However, potential recruits can find information about joining the British Army through the official Army website or by contacting the British High Commission in Suva for guidance on the recruitment process. It's advisable to check their website for the most current information and any specific recruitment initiatives in the region.
Which British regiment burnt down the White House?
'The Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry' (an English based regiment of the british army)
How did Bloody Sunday help the IRA?
It's main help to them was that as a result of the anger of people at the British Army for what had happened, the IRA got a lot of new recruits and supporters.
When did the queens shilling start and stop being issued to soldiers of the British army?
About 1651 was the start- it officially stopped in 1879. However, the term "To take the Queen's shilling" is still unofficially used today (including in the US) for enlisting in the military service. "If you take the Queen's shilling, and eat the Queen's biscuit, be prepared to do the Queen's work."
Why was a Shilling called a Bob?
The origin of "Bob" referring to the Shilling is uncertain, and possibly originates in another language where the foreign word is mispronounced. The origin of any slang term is often lost in the mists of time. There are many theories:It could be connected with Sir Robert "Bob" Walpole speculating that the "Kings' Shilling" was given to army recruits. (This is possibly the most likely origin since the timing is about right.)There is the potential for words games such as the abbreviation of the mintmasters title, "Lord of Sillabawby," and allowing for regional accents.There is a possibility of it referring to "church bell-ringing," a "Bob" being a set of changes rung on bells. There is a lengthy explanation on this going back to an association with an early German word meaning "ring (as a bell)," the same word being the root word for Shilling.
What percent of World War 1 army recruits were illiterate?
28%
Is taeyang going to the army?
No because celebrity recruits are no longer allowed.
