HC Deb 18 May 1911 vol 25 c2276W
Mr. SANDYS

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War if he will state the average height, weight, and chest measurement of cadets from Woolwich and Sandhurst who obtained commissions in the Regular Forces last year?

Colonel SEELY

The figures for the cadets who passed out in July and December, 1910, are as follows: —

R.M.A July. December.
ft. in. ft. in.
Height 5 9 6/10 5 9 3/10
st. lbs. st. lbs.
Weight 10 10 1/2 10 12
in. in.
Chest 33 32¾
Chest 37¾ 38
R.M.C ft. in. ft. in.
Height 5 9 6/10 5 9 4/10
st. lbs. st lbs.
Weight 10 7½ 10 12
in in.
Chest 33⅝ 33⅜
Chest 37 6/8 38⅛