Service Record Abbreviations
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| Abbreviation in Service Record |
Narrative |
|---|---|
| PO (NS) | In 1907 the rating structure for the RN Seaman and Communications branches were revised. The classes of Petty Officer (PO 1st Class / PO 2nd Class) were abolished and pay rates amended accordingly. However, as these changes were not applied retrospectively Petty Officer 1st Class, Petty Officer 2nd Class and Petty Officer (NS) served at the same time. NS = New System. |
| GL1 GL2 GL3 |
Gun Layer Class 1,2 or 3 Sub ratings for members of the Seaman’s Branch Able Seaman and above |
| SG | Seaman Gunner Sub rating for members of the Seaman’s Branch Able Seaman and above |
| SBS | Sick Berth Steward |
| LTO | Leading Torpedo Operator Sub rating for members of the Seaman’s Branch Able Seaman and above |
| ST | Seaman Torpedoman Sub rating for members of the Seaman’s Branch Able Seaman and above |
| DD | Discharged Dead |
| Run | Deserted |
| B1C | Boy 1st Class |
| B2C | Boy 2nd Class |
| Ord | Ordinary Seaman |
| AB | Able Seaman |
| LdgSea | Leading Seaman |
| VG | Character Very Good |
| III Wtr | 3rd Writer. Equivalent to an Ordinary/Able Seaman in the Seaman Branch |
| SSA | Ship's Stores Assistant. |