When did compulsory national service end in uk?
National Service ended gradually from 1957. It was decided that those born on or after 1 October 1939 would not be required, but conscription continued for those born earlier whose call-up had been delayed for any reason. In November 1960 the last men entered service, as call-ups formally ended on 31 December 1960, and the last National Servicemen left the armed forces in May 1963.
When did compulsory national service calls end for men in uk?
31 December 31 December 1960
Conscription in the United Kingdom
National Service ended gradually from 1957. It was decided that those born on or after 1 October 1939 would not be required, but conscription continued for those born earlier whose call-up had been delayed for any reason. In November 1960 the last men entered service, as call-ups formally ended on 31 December 1960, and the last National Servicemen left the armed forces in May 1963.
When did the last men leave the armed forces who were conscripted via compulsory national service in the uk?
May 1963
Conscription in the United Kingdom
Conscription
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conscription
Conscription in the United Kingdom
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conscription%20in%20the%20United%20Kingdom
National service
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National%20service
Military service
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military%20service
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain,[note 10][15] is a sovereign country in north-western Europe, off the north-­western coast of the European mainland.
United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, compulsory National Service calls for men ended on 31 December 1960, while the last men who were conscripted via compulsory National Service left the armed forces in May 1963.