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 25, 1914

The Times

Enlist in the SPORTSMAN’S BATTALION

A SPECIAL COMPLETE INFANTRY BATTALION for active duty sanctioned by Lord Kitchener is now being recruited from sportsmen up to 45 YEARS OF AGE. Only those used to outdoor sport, who are thoroughly sound and fit, need apply. Now is the opportunity for the RIGHT MAN to join a sportsman’s corps.

PAY AT ARMY RATES. JOIN TO-DAY!

Write or call Chief Recruiting Officer, Indian Room, Hotel Cecil, Strand, W.C.

Hours: Daily, 10 to 6.

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