During the war

[Drago]

By the end of WWII the age of conscription had risen to 52.

If the Nazzies started another war now and conscription was reintroduced, would you be called up? Or are you in a reserved occupation? Or would you be a conchie?

In my case im not quite 52, so I'd get the telegram. I'd happily go back into the Army, and at my age would probably get 3 stripes minimum as a matter of course. Or possibly I could go back into the Dibble as a reserved occupation.

So how would it work out for you?

 

[cookiemonster]

I would be called up if the upper age limit is 52.

 

[Brandane]

I'd happily go back into the Army, and at my age would probably get 3 stripes minimum as a matter of course

"Dear Captain Manwaring, your country needs you....."

Me, I'd be in the clear at age 58. I would sit at home learning German waiting for the inevitable, since I doubt that the UK armed forces would be able to offer much resistance these days.

 

[Drago]

I would be called up if the upper age limit is 52.

Ah, the Queen's Royal Suicide Regiment has asked for you

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Might as well say it before someone else does, I would be this guy...

 

[Dave7]

Drago.......a thought for you.
If everyone was what you call a conchie there would not be any wars.
Well that my opinion anyway

 

[Darius_Jedburgh]

You wouldn't get called up.
By the time the Civil Sevants had got their act together the Germans would be all over us.
Recent events show just how badly managed this country is when it comes to dealing with a crisis.

 

[PeteXXX]

If I was to be called up it'd be a last resort.. We're doomed!!!

 

[bagpuss]

Past my use by date for the front line .
However something on the home front.....I might be

Psst....Anyone need a suppy of this ...

 

[Oldhippy]

57.

 

[figbat]

I'm a couple of years under the limit, so I guess I'd get the call. I have some flying experience so I'd accept nothing less than an F35 seat, or maybe an A400M.

 

[BoldonLad]

At 73, well past my sell-by date.

 

[matticus]

Drago.......a thought for you.
If everyone was what you call a conchie there would not be any wars.
Well that my opinion anyway

Good plan. And if the germans didn't follow suit, we'd end up with a decent railway system.

 

[Dirk]

I'm older than Captain Mainwaring........

 

[Juan Kog]

No danger of becoming a Bevin Boy and a conscript miner This time.