Does anyone know the minimum age at enlistment in the 1870's ? I have an ancestor who was a 10 yr old boy at boarding school in 1871 census and by 1881 he is a gardener. I know he was in the 4th hussars at some point after leaving school but wondered when he could have joined up. Also as he had left the army by 1881 when he was 21 do you know if there was a minimum period of service??
Thanks for looking
Liz
Thanks for looking
Liz
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