Dear List, I hope someone on this list can help with some general questions that I have: In 1899, what was the required age for enlistment in the British Army? How long would basic training last? How long before a man would be eligible for discharge? or how long did a first enlistment last? If a man left the army before he was eligible for discharge, what was the punishment for disertion? Finally, it there a reference book that might be available on interlibrary loan which would answer general questions about the Royal Field Artillery during the 1899-1903 period? Many thanks for any help. Janice Keller Carbondale, Illinois, USA --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.463 / Virus Database: 262 - Release Date: 3/17/03