High-spirited and eager Essex lads go through their paces in a rush to serve for King and Country.

High-spirited volunteer infantrymen proudly show off their uniforms and marching skills at an Essex recruiting office in this attractive film, which doubles as propaganda and an illuminating walk-through the early experience of enlistees. As pay-day arrives, a stern-faced officer hands out coins, accepted by some of the new recruits with barely concealed delight.

Men arriving at the recruitment office, drawing their kits and participating in various activities including a parade.