Example
of a R.N.V.R. rating’s First World War service sheet - Anti-Aircraft Section
Source: TNA: PRO ADM 377/94
WALTER RYLAND SCAMMEL
A.A.1706
Division................,,,,,,,,,,.....London
.
|
Date of Birth |
29 May 1871 |
|
Occupation |
Bank Cashier |
|
Engagement |
25 May 1915 - For Hostilities |
.
.
|
Ship
or Station |
Rating |
Period
of Service |
If
discharged, whither and for what cause |
|
President (AAC London) |
AB |
25 May 15 - |
|
|
.....” ..... |
“ |
1 Oct 16 - 31 Dec 16 |
|
|
.....” ..... |
“ |
1 Jan 17 - 8 Jan 17 |
Shore |
.
N.B. I have
left off the ships’ book lists and numbers since pay and muster books for this
period seem not to be in existence
.
.
|
Character
and Ability |
||
|
C |
Date |
A |
|
VG |
31.12.15 |
Sat |
|
VG |
31.12.16 |
Sat |
|
VG |
|
Sat |
.
.
NEXT OF KIN..........................Wife
Francis Jeannie, 2 Orpington Crescent, Winchmore Hill
.
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