, 23% of enlistees to the British armed forces were aged under 18. Most child recruits were enlisted for the army, where 30% of the intake in the year 2021-2022 was aged under 18; more new soldiers were 16 than any other age.
, 23% of enlistees to the British armed forces were aged under 18 Most child recruits were enlisted for the army where 30% of the intake in the year 2021-2022 was aged under 18; more new soldiers were 16 than any other age.