OFFICERS FOR ARMY.
TRAINING IN BRITAIN
LONDON, Sept. 5
Universities throughout Britain will, under a new scheme, co-operate in placing the feet of young officers on the first rung of the Army, ladder.
Because of the constant expansion of the Army, which will increase by 500,000 to in the coming winter, the War Office, announced a scheme to obtain a large number of young officers with scientific and mathematical qualifications who are required for the engineers, artillery and signals. The scheme will be open every six months to 1200 aged from 18 to 18J years. Those selected will serve in the ranks for four months before going to a university for six months free tuition, ultimately joining an officer cadet training unit.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 239, 6 September 1940, Page 7
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