Height Of British Soldiers

It is interesting to note that out of every 1,000 men in the British army there are eighteen over 6 feet in stature, twenty-seven of 5 feet 11 inches, flftytwo of 5 feet 10 inchea, ninety-three of 5 feet 9 inches, 141 of 5 feet 8 inches, and 184 of 5 feet 7 inches. Taking one year with another, it is found that these figures vary hut slightly each twelve month8. Out of the 2,000 British soldiere of 6 feet and over, 400 ar in the line regiments.