asked the Minister for Defence if he will state for the latest convenient date, the total strength of the Army, distinguishing between officers, other ranks, cadets, chaplains, Construction Corps and nurses.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Army Strength.
As the reply is in the nature of statistical information, I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle and with the Deputy's consent, to have it published in the Official Report.
Following is the reply:—
STRENGTH OF THE DEFENCE FORCES (INCLUDING CADETS, CHAPLAINS AND CONSTRUCTION CORPS PERSONNEL) AS ON THE 30TH APRIL, 1948.
|
Officers |
Other Ranks |
Cadets |
Chap lains |
Construc tion Corps |
TOTAL |
|
1,057 |
7,391 |
47 |
16 |
86 |
8,597 |
Strength of Army Nursing Service as on the
|
30th April, 1948 |
99 |