Army Form B. 217

SHORT SERVICE

(3 years with the Colours, and 9 years in the Reserve. If the man completes his 3 years' service with the Colours while beyond the seas, he will be sent home, with all convenient speed, for transfer to the Army Reserve.)

ATTESTATION OF
No. 6461 Name William Robt Winmill Corps All Corps
Questions to be put to the Recruit before Enlistment
1. What is your Name? 1. William Robt Winmill
2. In or near what Parish or Town were you born? 2. In the Parish of Clapham in or near the Town of Clapham in the County of London
3. Are you a British Subject? 3. Yes
4. What is your Age? 4. 19 Years 7 Months.
5. What is your Trade or Calling? 5. Motor Driver
6. Have you resided out of your Father's house for three years continuously in the same place, or occupied a house or land of the yearly value of £10 for one year, and paid rates for the same, and, in either case, if so, state where? 6. No
You are hereby warned that if after enlistment it is found that you have given a wilfully false answer to any of the following seven questions, you will be liable to a punishment of two years'imprisonment with ard labour.
7. Are you, or have you been, an Apprentice? if so, where? to whom? and for what period? and, when did, or will the period expire? 7. No
8. Are you Married? 8. No
9. Have you ever been sentenced to Imprisonment by the Civil Power? 9. No
10. Do you now belong to the Army, the Marines, the Special Reserve the Militia Reserve, the Imp. Yeomanry, the Royal Navy, the Territorial Force, the Army Reserve, or the Naval Reserve Force? If so, to what Corps? 10. No
11. Have you ever served in the Army, the Marines, the Special Reserve, the Militia Reserve, the Imperial Yeomanry, or the Royal Navy? If so, state which, and cause of discharge. 11. No
12. Have you truly stated the whole, if any, of your previous Service? 12. Yes
13. Have you ever been rejected as unfit for the Military or naval Forces of the Crown? If so, on what grounds? 13. Yes. rejected for AS? Corps in July 09 under weight
14. Are you willing to be vaccinated or re-vaccinated? 14. Yes
15. For what Corps are you willing to be enlisted, or are you willing to be enlisted for General Service? 15. Army Ordnance Corps
16. Did you receive a Notice, and do you understand its meaning and who gave it to you? 16. Yes Name SM Davies? Corps AO Corps
17. Do you understand that, notwithstanding you enlist for a dismounted Corps, you are liable to be trained and employed in such mounted duties as may be required? 17. Yes
18. Are you willing to serve upon the following conditions provided His Majesty should so long require your services?

(a) For the term of 12 Years, for the first three years in Army Service, and for the remaining nine years in the first class of the Army Reserve. If, at the termination of such period of Army Service, you are serving beyond the seas, you will be sent home with all convenient speed, for transfer to the Army Reserve.

(b) If, at the expiration of the above-mentioned term of Army Service a state of War exist, then, if so directed by the Competent Military Authority, to serve in Army Service for a further period not exceeding 12 months.

(c) If, at the expiration of the above-mentioned term of Army Service, you are so required by a Proclamation from his majesty in case of imminent national danger, or great emergency, then to serve in Army Service so as to complete your term of 12 years, and for a further period not exceeding 12 months.

(d) If the above-mentioned term of 12 years expires while you are on service with the Regular Forces - (i.) beyond the seas, or (ii.) whil a state of war exists with a Foreign Power, or (iii.) while Soldiers in the Reserve are required by proclamation to continue in, or re-enter upon Army Service, and you, in accordance with such proclamation, have re-entered upon Army Service, then to serve for a further period not exceeding 12 months.

18. Yes
I, William Robt Winmill do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true and that I am willing to fulfil the engagements made.

William Robert Winmill Signature of Recruit.

W R Davies S.M. Signature of Witness.

OATH TO BE TAKEN BY RECRUIT ON ATTESTATION
I, William Robt Winmill do make Oath, that I will be faithful and bear true Allegiance to His Majesty King Edward the Seventh, His Heirs, and Successors, and that I will, as in duty bound, honestly and faithfully defend His Majesty, His Heirs, and Successors, in Person, Crown, and Dignity against all enemies, and will observe and obey all orders of His Majesty, His Heirs, and Sucessors, and of the Generals and Officers set over me. So help me God.
CERTIFICATE OF MAGISTRATE OR ATTESTING OFFICER
The Recruit above-named was cautioned by me that if he made any false answer to any of the above questions he would be liable to be punished as provided in the Army Act.

The above questions were then read to the recruit in my presence.

I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said Recruit has made and signed the declaration and oath before me at Woolwich on this 4th day of August 1909

Signature of the Justice ?? Serveus Capt ARD for Adjt AO Corps

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