Historical information

These are the personal reflections of National Serviceman Robert John Williams on the process of being conscripted. He served in Detachment, 1st Forward Delivery Troop from 18 Jun 1969 -21 Jul 1969,
B Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from 22 Jul 1969-22 Dec 1969, and A Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from 23 Dec 1969-18 Mar 1970. His brother had also been conscripted, serving in 1966-8.

Physical description

Six-page hand-written letter in blue ink, titled "to Whom It May Concern' written by Robert John Williams that describes what happened to him when he turned 20 and had to register for National Service. He gives an unusual and unverified description of the actual draws, claiming that the ballot balls were 6 different colours representing 2 dates = 12 months, but draws were only of birthdays within 6 months.