FOUR teenagers have enlisted into the army by swearing their Oaths of Allegiance at a special ceremony.

Ian Clayton, 16, of Burnell Avenue, Welling and 17-year-old Casy Dabner, of Midhurst Hill, Bexleyheath, participated in an entry Attestation Parade at Tower of London in front of friends, family and senior army officials.

They were joined by 16-year-olds Kieran Ward, of Birchwood Road, Dartford and Darren Broad, of Haven Close, Swanley.

The junior recruits will now embark on a 42 week training course, where they will go through military, leadership and vocational training, before moving to their selected regiments.

Ian said: “Wow, what a special feeling to have pledged my oath to the Queen and the country at the Tower of London and officially entered the Army.

"While I do have a few nerves, I’m really excited and can’t wait to get training. Joining the Army really is my dream job.”

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