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!

October 13, 1914

The Times


Final Instructions

SPORTSMAN’S BATTALION.

Attached to THE ROYAL FUSILIERS (City of London Regiment).

Colonel-in-Chief – THE KING.

Recruits who have already been Sworn In must report themselves for orders and assembly at the Indian Room, Hotel Cecil (Embankment Entrance), as follows:

RECRUITS FROM LONDON & SUBURBS to-day (TUESDAY), at 11.30 a.m.
RECRUITS FROM THE PROVINCES on WEDNESDAY, October 14th, at 11 a.m.

Any recruit who has not been Sworn In should process to the nearest Military Barracks or Recruiting office, and ask to be medically examined and attested for The Sportsman’s Battalion Royal Fusiliers on A.F.B. 2065, immediately reporting result to C.O., Recruiting Office, Hotel Cecil.

NOTE.- As regards equipment everything is found according to Army regulations. Those desirous of providing their own special comforts are at liberty to do so.

There are still a few vacancies for any able-bodied Sportsman up to 45 years of age, who must be thoroughly fit and sound and used to outdoor sports.

Pay at Army Rates. No financial obligations incurred.

Apply at the Chief Recruiting Office, Indian Room, Hotel Cecil, W.C. Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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