f service the rate of Bounty of a Militiaman
varies from 10s. to L2.
A Training Bounty of L1 10s. is issued on the completion of each Annual
Training. Ex-Army N.C.O.'s, who are appointed Sergeants, receive a
training bounty of L3. Non-training bounty of L3 is issued in sums of
L1 on each of the following dates--1st October, 1st December, and 1st
February, to men who have completed two trainings or the equivalent
thereof. A Special bounty of L1 is also given on the completion of
an authorised course of instruction other than during the 28 days
immediately preceding the training of the unit.
During Drill and training, N.C.O.'s and men receive Army rates of pay of
their rank, also rations; and provided they are 19 years of age and have
attended one training, or the equivalent thereof, messing allowance at
3d. a day.
In addition to the ordinary pay, extra-duty pay varying from 2_d._
to 6_d._ per day will be issued during the annual training to non
commissioned officers and men of the Militia for the performance of
certain specified duties.
Engineer Pay varying from 4d. to 2s. a day, will also be
allowed to non commissioned officers and men of the Militia Engineers
according to their qualifications.
Corps pay, varying from 4d. to 1s. a day, is granted to
N.C.O.'s and men of the Royal Army Medical Corps, who are reported as
duly qualified.
GENERAL ADVANTAGES OF THE MILITIA.
A Pamphlet containing detailed information as to the Conditions of
Service in the Militia and in the Reserve Division of the Militia can be
obtained free of charge at any Post Office in the United Kingdom, from
any Sergeant Instructor of Volunteers, or other Recruiter.
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[Illustration: PLATE I. MIDDLE TOWER.]
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[Illustration: PLATE II. Legge's Mount. Devereux Tower. Beauchamp Tower.
Yeoman Gaoler's House. Site of Drawbridge. Gateway of Byward Tower.]
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[Illustration: PLATE III. Bloody Tower and Gateway. Wakefield Tower.]
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[Illustration: PLATE IV. ST. THOMAS'S TOWER AND TRAITORS' GATE.]
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[Illustration: PLATE V. Cradle Tower and Wall of Outer Ward. Lanthorn
Tower restored. Curtain Wall of Inner Ward.]
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[Illustration: PLATE VI. Tower Green. Queen's House. Yeoman Gaoler's
Lodgings
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