A record of the Sportsman's Battalions during the First World War, including a database of soldiers who enlisted in - or served with - the 23rd, 24th and 30th Royal Fusiliers, originally raised by Mrs. Emma Cunliffe-Owen in September 1914. If you have any questions or comments, please send to fmsketches@macbrem.com, thanks!

September 8, 1914

Yorkshire Evening Post

A BATTALION FOR SPORTING MEN BETWEEN 40 AND 45.

The Acting Secretary of the Stock Exchange has received a letter stating that a private battalion is being formed of 1,000 strong, hardy, sporting gentlemen between 40 and 45. This battalion has been accepted by Lord Kitchener. Recruits can either apply by writing and sending their names, addresses, age, height, weight, and medical certificate to the Officer in Command, Recruiting Office, Hotel Cecil, Strand, or by applying in person at the address, between 10 and 6, on or after September 10th.

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