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War Gratuity


scottiow

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Can anyone tell me what

"Paid war Gratuity H.M.S Columbine list" means. It is stamped on my great-grandfathers service record.

I know Columbine was the depot ship to the HMS Valkyrie which my great-grandfather served on. He served on the Vehement and Valkyrie 1917-1919. He was onbaord when the Vehement was mined.

Am i right in thinking that is war gratuity is a sort of pension

Thanks for any help

scott :)

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Scott,

War service qualifying for Gratuity to be service actually rendered within the period 2nd August, 1914, and the 1st August, 1919

For an Able Seaman this was granted at 5 pounds for the first years service and 10/- for each month served afterwards up to a maximum of 48 months.

The full amount at todays value about 5,000 pounds.

Regards Charles

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Scott,

War service qualifying for Gratuity to be service actually rendered within the period 2nd August, 1914, and the 1st August, 1919

For an Able Seaman this was granted at 5 pounds for the first years service and 10/- for each month served afterwards up to a maximum of 48 months.

The full amount at todays value about 5,000 pounds.

Regards Charles

Ok thanks for the help

scott

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  • 2 weeks later...

Some contemporary price comparisons for 1921-30 drawn from Dr Harold Priestley, 'the what it cost the day before yesterday book,' (Kenneth Mason, Havant, 1979).

Pint of beer 6d (2 1/2p); so he could get 20 pints for 10 shillings.

Cigarettes 20 for 1s (5p); 200 for 10 shillings.

Oak parquet flooring 5s/6d (27 1/2p) per square yard; not quite 2 square yards/metres for 10 shillings.

Ton of coal 30s (£1.50); 3 months gratuity.

Gents armchair £4/10s (£4.50); 10 shillings short of the year bonus.

10 day Mediterranean cruise £21; the year gratuity + 22 months.

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