Can someone tell me which year National Service ended and how long did you do it?

Answer 1

In the UK it was 1963. You would have had to serve two years.

Answer 2

National Service ended in 1963

Answer 3

United Kingdom
National Service had been introduced in 1939 and continued after the Second World War. It was formalised in peacetime by the National Service Act 1948. From January 1, 1949, every man over the age of eighteen was expected to serve in the armed forces for eighteen months, and remain on the reserve list for four years thereafter. The period of basic duty was extended to two years in 1950 as a response to the Korean War, although the subsequent time in the reserves was reduced by six months to compensate. National Servicemen who showed promise could be commissioned. The Territorial Army and other reserve forces, which the former National Servicemen joined to fulfil their reserve commitment, expanded massively between 1949 and 1963, with units in almost every town and full regiments and battalions in many.

Although it officially ended on 31 December 1960, the last National Serviceman, Lieutenant Richard Vaughan of the Royal Army Pay Corps, was not discharged until 13 May 1963. The last man actually to be called up for National Service was Private Fred Turner of the Army Catering Corps, who was discharged on 7 May 1963. However, many transferred from National Service to voluntary military service and carved themselves a successful career within the British Armed Forces.

It was the first time that peace-time conscription occurred in the UK (apart from a few months prior to war in 1939). The British Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy were voluntary professional organisations before National Service began and have returned to that status since the end of National Service, despite repeated calls from social conservatives for a return to enforced conscription. The only times when conscription had previously been introduced by the Government were during the later part of the First World War and during the Second World War.

National Service had a profound effect on British society and culture. Bill Wyman of The Rolling Stones, along with many young men, first heard and then played Rock and Roll whilst stationed in West Germany; authors like Leslie Thomas and David Lodge wrote books based on their experiences; actor Oliver Reed, comedian Tony Hancock, and his writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson developed their talents whilst serving in the armed forces. Most importantly, though, National Service gave something for young men to rebel against, and the end of National Service was when the idea of the teenager in Britain really began.

Answer 4

1963, But I sure would like to see the return of some sort of national service. Maybe between the ages of 18-19, deferred for students. I truly believe it would give the majority of teenagers, who have nothing better to do than get shitfaced at weekends, some worth and responsibility in their lives.

Answer 5

1958 and it was for two years.