<P> National Service ended gradually from 1957 . It was decided that those born on or after 1 October 1939 would not be required , but conscription continued for those born earlier whose call - up had been delayed for any reason . In November 1960 the last men entered service , as call - ups formally ended on 31 December 1960 , and the last National Servicemen left the armed forces in May 1963 . </P>
when was national service abolished in the uk
31 December 1960