Class Z Reserve

The Class Z Reserve was a Reserve contingent of the British Army consisting of previously enlisted soldiers, now discharged.

The first Z Reserve was authorised by an Army Order of 3 December 1918. When expected problems with violations of the Armistice with Germany did not eventuate, the Z Reserve was abolished on 31 March 1920.[1][2]

Following the Second World War, a new Z Reserve of soldiers and officers who had served between 3 September 1939 and 31 December 1948 were available for recall if under 45 years of age.[3]

References

  1. ^ Baker, Chris. "Reserves and reservists the British Army of 1914-1918 - New types of reserve created during the war". Archived from the original on 3 July 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2010.
  2. ^ Baker, Chris. "Reserves and reservists the British Army of 1914-1918 - New types of reserve created during the war". The Long, Long Trail. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  3. ^ The Bulletin – Google Books


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