Though Royal authority had forbade the practise since 1711, it was still permitted for infants to hold commissions; young boys, often orphans of wealthy officers, were taken from schooling and placed in positions of responsibility within regiments.
Royal authority had forbade the practise since 1711. It was still permitted for infants. This was to hold commissions. Young boys orphans of wealthy officers, were taken from schooling. This was often. Young boys orphans of wealthy officers, were placed in positions of responsibility within regiments. This was often.