Question on reading RN service record

[Ed Maroli]

Would any of you kind gentlemen please help me with this service record. What badges did the fellow earn?

Thanks, Ed

[Ed Maroli]

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[Ralph]

It appears he was a Seaman Gunner, had two Good Conduct stripes and was at one time rated as a leading seaman so may have worn that rank insignia.

He had WW1 service so would have been entitled to the 1914/15 Star BWm/Victory Medal (looking at his service.)

Ralph

[Ed Maroli]

Thank you for the info. I have his Trio but have wondered if he would of had a LSGC with 12 years active service and 4 of his 6 reserve years during WWI?

~ED

[Ralph]

No - He would have had to do 15 years total in the RN - Carry over of RFR service to complete time for a RN LS Medal was not eligible in the reckoning. I also note he had a "Good" conduct rating in 1915 - he had to maintain a "VG" rating to qualify.

Awards of the Navy LS Medal are normally shown by "Traced Medal" and a date on his service sheet.

Ralph

[Ed Maroli]

I thank you again. ~ED

[Michael Johnson]

Awards of the Navy LS Medal are normally shown by "Traced Medal" and a date on his service sheet.

Except for bad boys the date will be 15 years after commencement of adult service. Boy service didn't count for the medal.