HC Deb 08 November 1916 vol 87 cc181-2
52. Mr. JOWETT

asked whether any provision has been made by the Army Council to enable brothers called to the Colours on different dates to serve in the same regiment or unit; if so, what are the conditions and limitations under which this arrangement can be made; and what is the procedure that soldiers who are brothers must adopt if they desire to take advantage of it?

Mr. FORSTER

So far as the exigencies of the Service permit, brothers are posted to the same corps, or one is transferred to the corps of the other, if they so desire and apply to their commanding officers.

Mr. JOWETT

Have both brothers to apply or is it sufficient for one?

Mr. FORSTER

I think the elder brother has to apply.