Cryptic crossword clue
Summons for service, country’s first, entirely finished 4-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CALL-UP

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The straight part
We know that "Summons for service" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case summons for service = call-up.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CALL-UP mean?

CALL-UP noun
  1. An order to report for military service.

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