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Title: what does the insignia mean on collar??
Post by: rosebud2 on Tuesday 13 May 08 04:01 BST (UK)

can anyone tell me about the insignia on grandads collar, he was in the navy. 1901 census say he was a stoker
Thanks
Margaret

(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn201/rosebud2_bucket/Grandad21a.jpg)

Title: Re: what does the insignia mean on collar??
Post by: rosebud2 on Tuesday 13 May 08 04:11 BST (UK)

another picture of granddads insignia

(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn201/rosebud2_bucket/Grandad1.jpg)

Title: Re: what does the insignia mean on collar??
Post by: LBobble on Friday 16 May 08 00:16 BST (UK)

Hi,
Badge on right sleeve indicates stoker 1st class.
Qualified with auxilliary machinery certificates(AMC). This branch qualification
can be held by a MEM1, Leading MEM(LMEM) or Petty Officer(pomem).

Bob

Title: Re: what does the insignia mean on collar??
Post by: LBobble on Friday 16 May 08 00:22 BST (UK)

Badge s on left sleeve indicate his rank which is Petty Officer.
He also has 2 good conduct stripes.

Hope you find this information useful.

Bob

Title: Re: what does the insignia mean on collar??
Post by: rosebud2 on Friday 16 May 08 10:29 BST (UK)

thanks very much for that I might be able to find out what ships he was on now.

Thanks Margaret