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Offline walksoftly

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Help with Coast Guard record
« on: Thursday 17 January 13 22:37 GMT (UK) »
Can anyone help decipher the abbreviations on this document for the following two men.

James Nankivell retired at Lydd Station, 30 Nov. 1866
John Nankivell retired at East Swale Station, 30 June 1868
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Re: Help with Coast Guard record
« Reply #1 on: Friday 18 January 13 08:20 GMT (UK) »
Comd Btn = Commissioned Boatman
FL (?) = ?
LS Pens = Long Service Pension

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Re: Help with Coast Guard record
« Reply #2 on: Friday 18 January 13 21:02 GMT (UK) »
I wonder if FL is Fleet List?  Meaning they could be called up as reservists?

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Re: Help with Coast Guard record
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 19 January 13 15:30 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Ken for your help in deciphering those abbreviations, much appreciated.
Lawrence in Canada, US & UK
Nankivell, UK & Canada
Cornish, UK & Canada

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Re: Help with Coast Guard record
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 19 January 13 15:32 GMT (UK) »
Thanks for your help with this record Nell.
I appreciate it!

David
Lawrence in Canada, US & UK
Nankivell, UK & Canada
Cornish, UK & Canada
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