Class Z Reserve Explained

The Class Z Reserve was a Reserve contingent of the British Army consisting of previously enlisted soldiers, now discharged.

The first Z Reserve was authorised by an Army Order of 3 December 1918. When expected problems with violations of the Armistice with Germany did not eventuate, the Z Reserve was abolished on 31 March 1920.^{[1] [2]}

Following the Second World War, a new Z Reserve of soldiers and officers who had served between 3 September 1939 and 31 December 1948 were available for recall if under 45 years of age.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Reserves and reservists the British Army of 1914-1918 - New types of reserve created during the war . https://web.archive.org/web/20140703123122/http://www.1914-1918.net/reserve.htm . 3 July 2014 . 24 May 2010 . Baker. Chris.
2. Web site: Reserves and reservists the British Army of 1914-1918 - New types of reserve created during the war . The Long, Long Trail . 15 June 2023 . Baker. Chris.
3. https://books.google.com/books?id=VKIrAAAAYAAJ&q=%22z+reserve%22&dq=%22z+reserve%22&lr=&cd=19 The Bulletin – Google Books