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Discussion in 'Military Service Records & Genealogical Research' started by Smiler1966, Jul 23, 2016.

  1. Smiler1966

    Smiler1966 New Member

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    I am researching a ww2 Royal Navy Seaman and I am trying to find what the grades are on the Service Record.

    I have the following.
    RDF
    AB - Which I presume is Able Bodied
    RP1
    RP2
    G1

    Does anyone know of these....

    Thanks
     
  2. Owen

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    I asked Hugh MacLean on ww2talk to have a look, here's his reply.

    RDF = Radio Detection Finder.
    RP1 = Radar Plot 1st class.
    RP2 = Radar Plot 2nd class.
    G1 - I presume would be first good conduct badge but would need to see the comment in context to be sure.
     
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    Thanks for your reply, thats interesting the chap I am researching spent the more or less his wartime aboard HMS Roberts which according to details of the ship was fitted during build with radar for aircraft warning Type 281, for surface warning Type 272 for main armament fire control Type 285 and Type 282 for Anti-aircraft Armament. The warning radar equipment enabled the ship to used for air defence as well as in her primary role for naval gunfire support.

    Would the rank above be used for Aircraft Detection.
     
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    Cheers Guys, very much appreciated with this info and insight
     

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