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Member Since: November 2002 Posts: 588 Send Message	Paul	Report	25 Sep 2004 16:24
	As has been said, Pioneer was the equivalent of a Private soldier. Others incude:- Gunner Trooper Gaurdsman Sapper Signalman Craftsman Driver Paul
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 0 Send Message	Vanessa	Report	25 Sep 2004 11:39
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 0 Send Message	Thanks. At least pioneer sounds a lot better than private!
Member Since: December 2003 Posts: 669 Send Message	Seasons	Report	25 Sep 2004 11:35
	Equivalent of a private Have different titles according to which regiment they are in.
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 0 Send Message	Vanessa	Report	25 Sep 2004 11:24
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 0 Send Message	Many thanks! I shall investigate that website.
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 14,072 Send Message	Daniel	Report	25 Sep 2004 11:21
	It is a non-comissioned rank in the army. http://wwwdiggerhistory.info/pages-reference/glossary_of_rankshtm
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 0 Send Message	Vanessa	Report	25 Sep 2004 11:17
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 0 Send Message	Following on from my dilemma whether to purchase a medal card for my grandfather (or not my grandfather!) I notice his rank is stated as Pioneer. What is this please?