Inscribed. Dated., Inscription: The Military Service Act, 1916, Designates Single Men who were 18 years ofage or over on 15 August 1915 and Who will be less than 41 years of age on 2 march 1916. Thursday, 2 march 1916 This refers to recruitment of all men (unless excepted or excused) for the war effort between the two ages mentioned above, who were unmariied men or widowers without dependent children as of 2 november 1915. These will be placed on Reserve up to the time of callup in their district. Excepted Men: Soldiers, including territory men [local men?] who have enrolled for foreign service. Men having served in the Navy or Marines. Men discharged from the Army or navy, or are sick or incapacitated or having complete their term. Men refused by the Army since 14 August 1915. Clerics, clergymen and ministers of the Gospel. Visitors from the Colonies. MEN WHO CAN BE EXCUSED BY THE LOCAL COURT: men who are of more service to their present occupation. Men for whom military service would create a serious haardship due to exceptional monetary or commercial engagements or family-related matters. Men who are sick or are of poor health. Conscientious objectors. If the court deems proper, such men may be (a) excused from combat service only (and not from non-combat service), or (b) excused under the condition that their occupation is of importance to the nation., Inscription: Until 2 March, an appeal may be made to the Local Court for leave to be excused. There is a right to an appeal. You shall not be called up before your status is decided. Leave to be excused may be conclusive, conditional or extended over a period of time. It may be renewned, modified, or changed to callup, depending on the particular type of leave. Men maintain their national claims until callup and are considered by National Courts only. DEADLINE IS 2 MARCH ENLIST NOW AS A VOLUNTEER / for further details concerning the Law, refer to pages no. 64 and 66 at the nearest Post Office, POlice Station or Recruitment Office. (translated Jone 1, 1990une 1, 1990)