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Naval Abbreviation

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Debi Coone

Debi Coone Report 21 May 2006 17:33

Could anyone tell me what rating a CY of Sigs is please? Also what do the initial RNB stand for? Thank you

Emily

Emily Report 21 May 2006 17:41

CY is chief yeoman SIG is signals

Emily

Emily Report 21 May 2006 17:44

Can't find RNB, but RNBC is Royal Navy Beach Command.

Debi Coone

Debi Coone Report 21 May 2006 17:45

Emily thank you so much . My naval appreciation is NIL .......lol I'll keep googling etc for RNB......... Much happiness debi

Emily

Emily Report 21 May 2006 17:52

Could be Royal Naval barracks according to one website. Would this fit with your context?

Debi Coone

Debi Coone Report 21 May 2006 19:13

It might fit.........as I found the rellies Naval history on TNA, however the War Memorial for WW! inscriberd RNB.........most others had a ship etc after their ratings. He didn't die in WWI though. Emily its very kind of you to have helped I am very grateful - thank you again -x-

CATHKIN

CATHKIN Report 21 May 2006 22:04

just nudged a thread up for you, Ros

CATHKIN

CATHKIN Report 27 May 2006 22:33

nudge