National Service Department
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1940 - 1946
Biography
The National Service Department existed during the Second World War and was responsible for government regulations regarding military mobilisation and conscription, and control of manpower for essential wartime industries. Conscription was introduced in the National Service Emergency Regulations of 1940. The National Service Department was responsible for recruiting and training men for service overseas.
Citation:
Derby, M. (n.d.). Conscription, conscientious objection and pacifism http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/conscription-conscientious-objection-and-pacifismFound in 1 Collection or Record:
National Service Department certificate of enrolment
Collection
Identifier: CCL Archive 0684
Scope and Contents
Linen-backed folded card certificate of enrolment, issued to a reservist and signed, 24th. June 1941. From the National Service Department and includes National Service Emergency Regulations 1940.
Dates:
1940-1941